The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a highly trained professional to support the research project on the development of intraocular extracellular vesicle (EV) therapeutics for various retinal diseases.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, or a similar discipline.
- Experience in vision science, stem cell or extracellular vesicles is beneficial, but not mandatory.
- Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
- Preferred Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Biology or Biochemistry or Similar Discipline
- Preferred Experience: 1+ years, at least two first author papers
- Advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
- Utilization of computers for data analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
- Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
- Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.
- Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.
- Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
- Participate in training undergraduate and graduate students.
- Strong desire to learn and grow for the next career step.
Other
- Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years
- Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently or under the direction of a supervisor.
- Strong desire to learn and grow for the next career step.
