Postdoctoral Fellowship

Georgetown University Department of Ophthalmology; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgetown University Medical Center's Golestaneh Laboratory seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our AMD research program focused on cellular and metabolic mechanisms underlying retinal degeneration. The role involves investigating mitochondrial function, metabolism, autophagy/mitophagy, and lipid homeostasis in RPE cells.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in neuroscience, vision science, cell biology, or related field. U.S.

Formación

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, vision science, cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism or related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Develop independent research projects on AMD and retinal degeneration.
• Publish results and present at national/international meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and train junior researchers.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Imaging

iPSC culture

Educación

PhD in Neuroscience/ Vision science/ related field

Herramientas

Confocal microscopy

Metabolic assays

Molecular techniques

Descripción del empleo

Golestaneh Laboratory, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC

The Golestaneh Laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology at Georgetown University Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research program investigating the cellular and metabolic mechanisms underlying age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Our laboratory studies how alterations in mitochondrial function, cellular metabolism, autophagy/mitophagy, and lipid homeostasis in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) contribute to retinal degeneration and AMD. Current projects integrate human iPSC-derived RPE, cellular and molecular models of RPE dysfunction, in vivo mouse models, advanced imaging, metabolic assays, and human retinal tissues.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field such as neuroscience, vision science, cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism, biochemistry, stem-cell biology, or a related discipline.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible for the available training support.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be particularly valuable:

• Retinal or RPE biology
• Cell and molecular biology of aging
• Mitochondrial biology and metabolism
• Autophagy and mitophagy
• iPSC culture and differentiation
• Molecular and biochemical techniques
• Confocal microscopy and advanced imaging

Candidates should have strong scientific curiosity, excellent communication skills, and an interest in developing an independent research career. The fellow will be encouraged to publish their work, present at national and international scientific meetings, and develop fellowship and grant applications.

The position is anticipated to begin immediately and before August 31st 2027.