Postdoctoral Scholar: Ocular Physiology & Vascular Imaging

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate how light regulates choroidal vascular function, a potential mechanism in retinal waste clearance related to AMD. The fellow will design and perform ex vivo and in vivo experiments, including Ca2+ imaging and patch-clamp, and mentor students in a collaborative lab.

The role involves hypothesis development, protocol refinement, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and pursuing independent directions and extramural

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Physiology, Vision Science, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a closely related field.
• Completion of a doctoral degree is required and must have been completed within the five years preceding appointment.
• Strong scientific writing, communication, and analytical skills, with interest in independent research directions.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using advanced physiological and imaging techniques.
• Lead a project on how light regulates vascular function in the retina/choroid.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant proposals and mentoring of trainees.

Skills

Scientific writing

Communication

Data analysis

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Physiology/Vision Science/Neuroscience/Cell Biology

Tools

Ca2+ imaging

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Ex vivo tissue preparations

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate how light regulates choroidal vascular function, a potential mechanism in retinal waste clearance related to AMD. The fellow will design and perform ex vivo and in vivo experiments, including Ca2+ imaging and patch-clamp, and mentor students in a collaborative lab.

The role involves hypothesis development, protocol refinement, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and pursuing independent directions and extramural