Postdoctoral Fellow — Visual Neurodegeneration in TBI

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

NEOMED's Smith Laboratory, in collaboration with established partners, seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate visual system dysfunction and neurodegeneration after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The role focuses on defining how TBI alters retinal ganglion cells to uncover mechanisms driving persistent visual disturbances and potential therapeutic targets. A collaborative, team-based environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research; designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, collects and analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.
• Present research results and developments.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.
• May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent research skills

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MD degree

Job description

NEOMED's Smith Laboratory, in collaboration with established partners, seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate visual system dysfunction and neurodegeneration after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The role focuses on defining how TBI alters retinal ganglion cells to uncover mechanisms driving persistent visual disturbances and potential therapeutic targets. A collaborative, team-based environment is emphasized.