Research Scientist, Ophthalmology

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits

Zusammenfassung

The University at Buffalo’s Department of Ophthalmology invites applications for a Research Scientist in Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. The role focuses on corneal endothelium physiology and extracellular matrix research, moving ideas from concept to bench and guiding future investigations.

You will establish new protocols, perform and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous lab practices.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or MD in a relevant science/health science field.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in cell culture techniques and general cell/molecular biology protocols.

Aufgaben

• Establishing new protocols for research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation
• Preparing reports and publications
• Teaching and guiding junior laboratory team members
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Cell culture techniques

Molecular biology protocols

Ausbildung

PhD or MD in a relevant science / health science field

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Research Scientist. Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab, Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo, is located at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Dr. Patel’s lab studies the physiology of the corneal endothelium, the cell layer that maintains transparency of the cornea. Current projects are focused on studies of the extracellular matrix of the corneal endothelium and responses to cell injury. The Research Scientist is expected to be able to move projects from the idea phase to the bench, including interpretation and presentation of findings, and guiding future areas for investigation.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing new protocols for research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation
• Preparing reports and publications
• Human and cow eye dissections
• Teaching and guiding junior laboratory team members
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

Benefits

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a relevant science / health science field
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in cell culture techniques and general cell/molecular biology protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about ophthalmic disease and ocular anatomy
• Experience studying extracellular matrix
• Experience with microdissection

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $50,000 – $60,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

Full time
Day-to-day hours may vary

Campus

Campus VA Medical Center

Background check required for this posting

Is a background check required for this posting? No

References

Number of references required 3

Contact's Name Sangita Patel

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title Associate Professor

Contact's Phone [phone]

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].