Project Scientist: Regenerative Neuroscience & Retina

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Ophthalmology is seeking a Project Scientist to contribute to a team researching molecular mechanisms that protect selectively degenerating retinal cells and support retinal ganglion cell regeneration. You will perform studies, mentor students and staff, draft manuscripts, and present at conferences.

Appointments span Assistant to Full Project Scientist levels based on experience. The position requires a PhD or MD/PhD and offers opportunities for grant writing and professional

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD in Neuroscience, Developmental or Cell Biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and provide onsite teaching and mentoring.
• Draft manuscripts and prepare presentations for conferences.
• Participate in grant writing.

Skills

Transgenic breeding

Immunohistochemistry

In situ hybridization

Spatial transcriptomics

Single-cell RNA-Seq

Retinal organoids

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in Neuroscience/Developmental/Cell Biology

Tools

Visium/Xenium spatial transcriptomics

Job description

UC San Diego Ophthalmology is seeking a Project Scientist to contribute to a team researching molecular mechanisms that protect selectively degenerating retinal cells and support retinal ganglion cell regeneration. You will perform studies, mentor students and staff, draft manuscripts, and present at conferences.

Appointments span Assistant to Full Project Scientist levels based on experience. The position requires a PhD or MD/PhD and offers opportunities for grant writing and professional