Post Doctoral Fellow - Vision Sciences

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vision Sciences department at the University of Houston seeks a highly qualified researcher with a Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field to lead advanced imaging and analytical work.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience with rodent models and extensive hands-on microscopy experience (confocal, widefield, TEM/SEM), strong written and spoken English, and a record of manuscript preparation. This position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, data interpretation, and

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. in neuroscience, cell biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with rodent (mouse) models.
• Extensive hands-on experience with light microscopy (confocal, widefield, or similar) or electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, or similar).
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Strong English communication

Manuscript preparation

Leadership and management

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Light microscopy

Electron microscopy (TEM/SEM)

SBF-SEM familiarity

Job description

Department

Vision Sciences

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in neuroscience, cell biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience with rodent (mouse) models. Extensive hands-on experience with light microscopy (confocal, widefield, or similar) or electron microscopy (TEM, SEM, or similar). Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability to contribute to manuscript preparation.

Preferred: Experience with corneal biology, ocular tissue, or neuroanatomy. Familiarity with serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM) or other volume EM methods. Experience in advanced light microscopy methods. Experience with human or non-human primate tissue preparation. Interest in expanding technical repertoire across both light and electron microscopy platforms.

Additional Attachments

Representative publications or manuscripts (PDF; up to 3)

MQ

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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