Postdoctoral Fellow, Vision Sciences & Advanced Microscopy

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

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