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POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - OPHTHALMOLOGY (DRACK LAB)

Requisition # 4219

Position Basics


Advertising Ends on:Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
Advertising Started on:Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
College:Carver College of Medicine
Department:Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Salary


Salary:$61,008.00 to Commensurate

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Full Time
Percent Time:100%
Position Description:

A full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Arlene Drack to lead translational studies in mice and prepare FDA required submissions for human clinical trials.



University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Education Requirement:

  • Ph.D., or MD/PhD in genetics or a related discipline

Required Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in mouse techniques including ERG, visually guided swim assay, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy and mouse handling

  • In depth knowledge of mouse genetics and phenotype of ciliopathies in mice

  • Interest and experience in gene repair/replacement techniques for retinal degenerations

  • Research article authorship in peer reviewed journals commensurate with years of experience.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully design experiments independently and in partnership with the PI and other lab members.


Online Application Required Documents


 Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Letters of Interest
 Number of References:  3

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Contact Information


Contact:Arlene V Drack - arlene-drack@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Ophthalmology & Visual Sc
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
720 Melrose Avenue
4111 PFP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1985
Department URL: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/



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