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University of Colorado · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Fellow – Ophthalmology

positionAurora, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$62K/yr - $71K/yr

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows for their Ocular Stem Cell and Regeneration Research Program. The role involves conducting research on retinal biology and developing stem cell-based therapeutics to treat ocular diseases, with responsibilities including project design, experimentation, and mentoring students.

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Responsibilities

Designing, planning and conducting research studies from inception to completion
Performing experiments using human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) cultures, retinal organoid tissues, and other molecular, developmental and cell biology techniques as needed
Analyzing and interpreting research results
Maintaining effective communication with the principal investigator and other team members
Keeping an organized record of research experiments and results
Assisting in the training and mentoring of students and technicians
Preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
Participating in lab meetings and attending scientific seminars and conferences

Qualification

Stem cell culture techniquesRetinal organoid differentiationVision science researchRetinal electrophysiologyHydrogel platformsCell biology techniquesCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a MD/PhD or PhD in a relevant biomedical science discipline

Preferred

Previous experience with stem cell culture techniques
Previous experience in 3D organoid differentiation, retinal organoids
Previous experience in vision science research
Strong understanding of the pathophysiology of retinal degenerative diseases
Expertise in retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptor physiology, including interphotoreceptor matrix composition and function
Expertise in retinal electrophysiology, ERG and ORG
Experience performing retinal surgeries and follow up post-operative evaluation
Previous experience in working with hydrogel platforms for cell delivery
Experience with cell, developmental, and molecular biology techniques
A strong publishing record

Benefits

Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions

Company

University of Colorado

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H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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