Postdoctoral Fellow: Retinal Neurobiology & Metabolism

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Holidays

Annual leave 24 days

Sick days 18 days

Health insurance benefits

Retirement plan 401(a) with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University Ophthalmology Department is inviting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. The successful candidate will lead independent and collaborative research on retinal development, function, and neurodegeneration using mouse models and mammalian cell culture, with NIH support.

You will design experiments, analyze metabolomics and transcriptomics data, prepare manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications while mentoring students and coordinating projects across labs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological/biomedical sciences (Biochemistry in retina research).
• 0–6 months of retina/vision research experience in a lab setting.
• Equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative retinal research using mouse models and cell cultures.
• Analyze metabolomics, transcriptomics, and other large datasets and form hypotheses.
• Design experiments with molecular biology, biochemistry, imaging techniques.
• Coordinate experiments, order materials, troubleshoot challenges, meet milestones.
• Analyze and interpret data, perform statistics, discuss results with PI.
• Maintain meticulous lab records for rigor and reproducibility.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, talks, and progress reports.
• Contribute to grant proposals with preliminary data and figures.
• Identify fellowship and career-development opportunities with PI.
• Present findings at meetings and seminars; communicate progress.
• Review literature and emerging technologies in retinal biology.
• Mentor students and coordinate lab activities.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, safety, and biosafety rules.
• Develop an IDP with the PI and pursue independence goals.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Neuroscience

Vision research

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse models

Imaging

PCR/qPCR

Data analysis

Statistics

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Project management

Education

PhD in Biological/biomedical sciences

Biochemistry in Retina Research

Tools

Genetically modified mice

Mammalian cell culture

Microscopy

Mass spectrometry

RNA sequencing

Omics data analysis

Job description

West Virginia University Ophthalmology Department is inviting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. The successful candidate will lead independent and collaborative research on retinal development, function, and neurodegeneration using mouse models and mammalian cell culture, with NIH support.

You will design experiments, analyze metabolomics and transcriptomics data, prepare manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications while mentoring students and coordinating projects across labs.