Post Doctoral Fellow - Vision Sciences - (497010 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a highly skilled neurobiology researcher in VisionSciences to advance cross-disciplinary work. You will lead experiments, review progress, and drive methodological innovations in advanced imaging and tissue analysis.

The role emphasizes leadership in project teams, manuscript preparation, and clear scientific communication in English, with a focus on correlative approaches across microscopy platforms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in neuroscience, cell biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Experience with rodent models and advanced microscopy techniques.

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

Rodent models experience

Microscopy techniques

Scientific communication in English

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

TEM/SEM

Light microscopy

Job description

Department: VisionSciencesSalary: Commensurate withExperience/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.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experimentsor projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimentalprocedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complexpiece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects undercontrol.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levelsonly in unusual situations.
• 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

Representativepublications 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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