An NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the lab of Brian Perkins in the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic to study retinal regeneration zebrafish. The focus of the lab is to identify the mechanisms that regulate photoreceptor regeneration in zebrafish and to explore the role of immune cells in promoting or inhibiting regeneration.

I am seeking highly motivated, independent, creative, and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent English oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of genetics, developmental biology, neuroscience or a related discipline is helpful. The candidate must have received a Ph.D. and/or an M.D. degree and a track record of peer-reviewed publications is required. Students who are finishing their Ph.D. degree and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Principal Investigator: Brian Perkins, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Ophthalmic Research

Lab Research Topics:

• Neuroscience
• Neuronal regeneration
• Retina
• Vision science
• Zebrafish
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Perkins at perkinb2@ccf.org.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Perform scientific studies using zebrafish
• Participate in team activities (e.g. lab meetings)
• Help mentor undergraduate students

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV or NIH-style biosketch
• Contact information for 3+ references
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Perkins at perkinb2@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cell biology, Inflammation, Photoreceptors, Cilia, Glia, Stem cell, Retinal dystrophy, Genetics