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Department: Vision Sciences. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Description
There is an opening for a non-tenure track Research Scientist in the Coulson-Thomas laboratory at the College of Optometry at the University of Houston to work on Dry Eye Disease, with special focus on studying the pathogenesis of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and on studying the mechanisms that regulate Limbal Stem Cells (LESCs). Responsibilities
Perform research on Dry Eye Disease with emphasis on pathogenesis of MGD and regulation of Limbal Stem Cells (LESCs). Extensive animal training; work with knockout mouse models; perform ocular surgeries in mice. Execute tissue processing, including cryo and paraffin sectioning. Isolate and maintain primary cells and immortalized cell lines. Apply basic molecular biology techniques. Supervise students and collaborate effectively within a team and independently. Pursue independent funding opportunities as part of the position. Work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator; adapt to a fast-paced lab environment; maintain high organization and teamwork. Job duration: 1 year with possible renewal for an additional year based on performance. Hours: 40 hours/week, MondayFriday; flexible hours with typical schedules 8:30am5:00pm or 9:00am5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch. Qualifications
An enthusiastic and motivated career-oriented PhD or MD-PhD with strong experience working with animals, a strong record of first-author publications, and the ability to work in a team and think independently. Ability to establish and maintain successful interactions/collaborations; excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Comfortable performing animal surgeries. Experience working with animals, including maintaining colonies; experience with transgenic mouse models is desirable. Proficiency in histology, whole-mount eyelid preparation, and cell culture techniques. Ability to follow animal research protocols and stay within IACUC guidelines. Basic cell and molecular biology skills, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, RNA isolation, protein isolation, glycosaminoglycan isolation, immunocytochemistry/histochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and CRISPR technology. Additional Information
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Vision Sciences. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Description
There is an opening for a non-tenure track Research Scientist in the Coulson-Thomas laboratory at the College of Optometry at the University of Houston to work on Dry Eye Disease, with special focus on studying the pathogenesis of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and on studying the mechanisms that regulate Limbal Stem Cells (LESCs). Responsibilities
Perform research on Dry Eye Disease with emphasis on pathogenesis of MGD and regulation of Limbal Stem Cells (LESCs). Extensive animal training; work with knockout mouse models; perform ocular surgeries in mice. Execute tissue processing, including cryo and paraffin sectioning. Isolate and maintain primary cells and immortalized cell lines. Apply basic molecular biology techniques. Supervise students and collaborate effectively within a team and independently. Pursue independent funding opportunities as part of the position. Work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator; adapt to a fast-paced lab environment; maintain high organization and teamwork. Job duration: 1 year with possible renewal for an additional year based on performance. Hours: 40 hours/week, MondayFriday; flexible hours with typical schedules 8:30am5:00pm or 9:00am5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch. Qualifications
An enthusiastic and motivated career-oriented PhD or MD-PhD with strong experience working with animals, a strong record of first-author publications, and the ability to work in a team and think independently. Ability to establish and maintain successful interactions/collaborations; excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Comfortable performing animal surgeries. Experience working with animals, including maintaining colonies; experience with transgenic mouse models is desirable. Proficiency in histology, whole-mount eyelid preparation, and cell culture techniques. Ability to follow animal research protocols and stay within IACUC guidelines. Basic cell and molecular biology skills, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, RNA isolation, protein isolation, glycosaminoglycan isolation, immunocytochemistry/histochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and CRISPR technology. Additional Information
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr