Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow - OVAS at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions
Perform scientific techniques or research protocols.  Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and perform experiments. Collect and log research data.  Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.  Assist other lab members with experiments as required.  May mentor research assistants and students.

With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals. 

Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.  Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.  Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.  Order and organize required research supplies and records.  Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Research positions in the field of neuroscience and visual sciences are immediately available. Our laboratory uses the mouse retina as a model system to investigate the neural network and its physiological significance. We are looking to hire lab personnel who will conduct calcium imaging, patch clamp recordings, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biological studies. Motivated young and old scientists are welcome. Experiences with animal research are required. Research experience in the field of Vision and neuroscience is preferred but not required. 1. Conducting calcium imaging and patch clamp recordings from neurons in the mouse retina. 2. Performing intraocular virus injection to mouse eyes. 3. Conducting immunohistochemical study using confocal microscopy. 4. Assisting lab maintenance, such as making experimental solutions, maintenance of chemicals, and set-up with equipment.

Education   Doctorate degree
Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character.
This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.  

Experience   Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)
Job related experience can include doctorate training.  Experience performing basic research techniques,
preferred.  Must have distinguished themselves in research.  Prior recipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding for research.  Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field. Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.  Microsoft office software skills.

BS, PhD and/or equivalent Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both in a team environment and independently. Experiences in neuroscience or vision research.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0603 - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sciences

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $50,000

Work in a laboratory in Scott Hall. Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. Maybe required to travel to scientific conferences.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

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Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.