Postdoctoral Scientist - Ophthalmology & Gene Therapy

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Erie, Meadville (Erie County, Crawford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine) seeks a highly motivated, full-time postdoctoral scientist in Ophthalmology to join a dynamic lab led by Dr. Lucie Guo. The role emphasizes molecular biology, epigenetics, gene therapy, and career development.

The candidate will conduct independent research, mentor junior researchers, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and participate in conferences, seminars, and collaborative projects across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, vision science, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication skills.
• Experience with CRISPR, viral vectors, and animal models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent laboratory research using molecular biology techniques and genome engineering.
• Perform mouse model experiments, tissue collection, imaging, and molecular analyses.
• Design and optimize experiments, troubleshoot issues, and maintain organized records.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Transfection

CRISPR-based genome editing

Flow cytometry

Biochemical assays

Education

PhD in life sciences

Tools

PCR

Viral vectors

immunofluorescence

Job description

University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine) seeks a highly motivated, full-time postdoctoral scientist in Ophthalmology to join a dynamic lab led by Dr. Lucie Guo. The role emphasizes molecular biology, epigenetics, gene therapy, and career development.

The candidate will conduct independent research, mentor junior researchers, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and participate in conferences, seminars, and collaborative projects across disciplines.