Associate Scientist, Post Doc Fellow- Ophthalmology

Scorpion Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ophthalmology to study retinal disease mechanisms, tissue repair, and remodeling. The role uses in vitro and in vivo rodent models to support therapeutic discovery and involves collaborative retinal biology work in a drug discovery context.

The candidate will design mechanistic studies, analyze multi-omics data, and contribute to publications and presentations in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or related field, with anticipated completion by spring 2027
• Proven research excellence, strong publication record, expertise in molecular biology, cellular techniques, and animal models of retinal disease
• Excellent analytical, experimental design, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing mechanistic studies
• Analyzing complex multi-omics datasets
• Contributing to scientific publications and presentations within a collaborative retinal biology environment

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Biology/Neuroscience/Pharmacology (or related field)

Job description

Role

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ophthalmology focusing on retinal disease mechanisms, tissue repair, and pathological remodeling.

Objectives

Investigating molecular and cellular pathways involved in ocular diseases using in vitro and in vivo rodent models to support therapeutic discovery.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing mechanistic studies
• Analyzing complex multi-omics datasets
• Contributing to scientific publications and presentations within a collaborative retinal biology environment

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or related field, with anticipated completion by spring 2027
• Proven research excellence, strong publication record, expertise in molecular biology, cellular techniques, and animal models of retinal disease
• Excellent analytical, experimental design, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in data analysis, disease models, immunoassays, and ophthalmology

High-Value Specifics

Focus on vision-threatening ocular disorders, involving advanced biological and imaging approaches, with a 10% travel expectation.

Location

South San Francisco; role involves research in ophthalmic biology relevant to drug discovery.