Fellow-Post Doc-Research

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) invites applications for a Research Postdoctoral Fellow in regenerative ophthalmology. The position conducts laboratory research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and collaborates with the Principal Investigator and team to advance innovative ocular therapies.

The successful candidate will hold an MD and/or PhD (or equivalent) and must have completed their doctoral degree by the start date.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Must have completed doctoral degree by start date.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments in regenerative ophthalmology.
• Analyze and interpret data for publications and presentations.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts and research publications.
• Participate in seminars, meetings, training programs, and other educational activities.

Education

MD and/or PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a trainee position designed to develop the academic knowledge, research expertise, teaching skills, and administrative experience necessary for a successful career as an independent researcher. This role conducts laboratory work and research activities in the field of regenerative ophthalmology, both independently and in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other research team members. Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, contributing to scientific manuscripts and research publications, and presenting findings to the scientific community. The Research Postdoctoral Fellow also participates in seminars, meetings, training programs, and other educational activities to further develop research, leadership, and professional skills while advancing innovative research in regenerative ophthalmology.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Exposure to and/or experience in research in a healthcare environment preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification: MD and/or PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by their anticipated start date.

This is a grant-funded position, in whole or part. Terms and conditions of employment are contingent upon the availability of grant funding, which may be subject to change without notice.