A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in Translational Electrophysiology Research with Dr. Arlene Drack in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Our lab has successfully rescued retinal degeneration in a mouse model of human disease, and we plan to expand the diseases we can rescue.  The successful candidate will lead studies on gene transfer and other preclinical treatment trials in mouse models of human genetic retinal disorders, collect data and perform analysis of clinical data from human patients with the disorders studied, and ultimately help move treatments to human clinical trials. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent on human electrophysiology and clinical research with the other 50% on animal model electrophysiology and bench research.

Requires the practical or academic knowledge of genetics, cell biology, immunology, electrophysiology and both human and rodent ocular anatomy and physiology.   The ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge is generally associated with a PhD or MD, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience.

Experience in mouse handling, mouse genetics and husbandry and phenotyping techniques.  Experience with human electrophysiology.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must be proficient with computer software including MicroSoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Excel database software. 

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Proficiency in mouse techniques including ERG, visually guided swim assay, OCT.  Proficiency in immunohistochemistry, Western blots, PCR. Experience with scientific presentations and writing.  Experience with ocular or other genetic disorders.  Publication(s) in related field.