Research Scientist 3

Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology Visual Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to support translational research focused on diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular biology, blood-retinal barrier dysfunction, inflammation, and development of novel therapeutic strategies. Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist 3 will independently plan, coordinate, and conduct in vitro and in vivo studies involving retinal vascular disease models.

The successful candidate will participate in experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation, development and optimization of research methods, preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations, and training of junior research personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Independently design, conduct, optimize, and troubleshoot cellular, molecular, and preclinical experiments related to retinal vascular biology and diabetic retinopathy. Perform and coordinate studies using mouse models, including colony management, animal handling, drug or biologic administration, tissue collection, and experimental monitoring.

Conduct cell-based studies using retinal endothelial and other relevant cellular models and assist in development of advanced disease-modeling platforms. Perform molecular and cellular assays including Western blotting, immunofluorescence/confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, metabolic assays, and related biochemical techniques.

Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data; maintain appropriate quality-control procedures and accurate research records. Adapt and modify established experimental methods and develop solutions to technical or scientific problems encountered during research. Prepare figures, scientific reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for publication and scientific meetings.

Contribute to preparation of research proposals and supporting scientific materials. Assist with coordination of research projects and ensure compliance with approved research protocols, institutional policies, laboratory safety requirements, and animal-care procedures. Provide technical guidance and training to research staff, students, trainees, and other laboratory personnel.

Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, and research resources. Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.