Research Fellow (Vavvas)

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The postdoctoral fellow will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians. Responsibilities include participating in all aspects of data acquisition and management; developing modifying and executing analytical protocols; preparing publications and scientific presentations; disseminating results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at major national and international meetings and mentoring junior staff. Opportunities exist for excellent scientific interactions and collaborations with an extensive program of seminars symposia and other meetings focused on a large array of topics in clinical research and related technology.

Education - PhD/MD or equivalent required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree NO

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

$70000.00 - $71750.00/Annual

POSITION SUMMARY:

Proposes and undertakes a mentored innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular therapies for retinal degenerative diseases. Designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments analyzes and presents the outcome.

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 meetings
• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
• 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 results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD)

Onsite

243-245 Charles Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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