Translational Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Fellow

Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on gene and editing therapies for genetic hearing loss. Responsibilities include data acquisition, protocol development, publications, and mentoring junior staff.

The lab uses state-of-the-art technologies (RNA editing, genome editing, viral and non-viral delivery) and collaborates with industry and regulatory bodies to translate findings toward clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD/PhD, or MD required.
• Strong background in genetic hearing loss, in vivo inner ear studies, AAV-mediated gene therapy and editing.
• Strong publication record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of data acquisition and management.
• Develop, modify, and execute analytical protocols.
• Prepare publications and scientific presentations; disseminate results at meetings.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Gene editing

AAV delivery

In vivo studies

RNA editing

Education

Ph.D.

MD/PhD

MD

Tools

scRNAseq

In vitro cochlea explant culture

Job description

Massachusetts Eye and Ear invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on gene and editing therapies for genetic hearing loss. Responsibilities include data acquisition, protocol development, publications, and mentoring junior staff.

The lab uses state-of-the-art technologies (RNA editing, genome editing, viral and non-viral delivery) and collaborates with industry and regulatory bodies to translate findings toward clinical trials.