Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate Classification Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Metabolism, Biomedical Sciences, or related field. Training in molecular biology, vision research, and genetic models of retinal diseases is desirable. Job Description: Responsible for all animal studies with rodent models, in vivo function evaluations, and tissue collections for biochemical, immunological, histological analyses.

The work also requires extensive data analysis with molecular, cellular and biochemical assays on cultured cells and analysis of retinal samples. Demonstrated experience with rodent studies, oral gavage procedures, anaerobic bacterial culture, and qPCR. Experience with engineered probiotics, microbial metabolism of tryptophan, diabetic mouse models, and retinal biology is strongly preferred.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience Required Qualifications: Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have a strong publication record, ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.

Preferred: Candidates with prior publications in one or more of the following areas would be highly desirable: Gut microbiome and metabolomics Host-microbe interactions, and/or engineered probiotic therapeutics Tryptophan metabolism Diabetes and diabetic complications Diabetic retinopathy Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload: Cover letter describing interest in the position Research statement detailing relevant experience, goals, and a list of publications.

Curriculum Vitae. Three professional references. Letters should be addressed to Qiuhong Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. If letters are not available, please provide a reference list. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: Yes. A health assessment for animal contact will be required.