Ophthalmic Gene Therapy Research Fellow

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to advance novel techniques for ophthalmic treatments and to lead mentored research projects. The role involves in vitro and in vivo experiments, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The position focuses on retinal degeneration, ocular genomics, and gene therapy, with opportunities for collaboration across ophthalmology and translational vision research.

Qualifications

• Education MD/PhD or equivalent
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize relevant literature in retinal degeneration, ocular genomics, and gene therapy.
• Design, perform, and troubleshoot in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Work with mouse models, retinal/RPE tissues, cell-based systems, and molecular biology assays.
• Analyze molecular, histological, imaging, functional, and genomic data.
• Maintain organized experimental records, protocols, and data files.
• Meet regularly with the mentor to review progress and project milestones.
• Present findings in lab meetings, seminars, conferences, and project discussions.
• Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, posters, reports, and grant-related materials.

Education

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to advance novel techniques for ophthalmic treatments and to lead mentored research projects. The role involves in vitro and in vivo experiments, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The position focuses on retinal degeneration, ocular genomics, and gene therapy, with opportunities for collaboration across ophthalmology and translational vision research.