POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is available starting June 2024 in Chauhan's laboratory at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Mass. Eye and Ear. The research fellow position involves conducting a mentored research project to study immune responses in transplantation, and regenerative medicine settings. The research fellow will design and perform independent and collaborative research involving immunological, cellular, and molecular assays and in vivo animal studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read, analyze and summarize published literature

• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo

• Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.

• Attend relevant meeting

• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestone

• Plan and deliver a seminar on the project

• Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc.) responsibilities in the lab when necessary

• Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and result

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a doctoral degree (MD/PhD) preferably with sound understanding of fundamentals of immunology. Preferred with at least three years of pre or doctoral experience in the field of immunology research. Knowledge of flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, IHC, cell and tissue cultures, animal handling and tissue harvesting, experiment planning, and data analysis skills. Experience in CRISPR/Cas gene editing, and expression is a plus. Excellent verbal and writing skills for manuscript writing and presentations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

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