I am seeking highly motivated, independent and creative individuals with excellent experimental and English communication (wrtitten and verbal) skills. Research experience in CNS vascular biology and/or retinal cell biology, expertise in computational biology (R, Python etc) and RNA-sequencing analyses will also be highly helpful.The candidate must be willing to work with live mice and mouse tissue. The candidate must have a PhD and/or and MD as well as a track record of publishing peer-reviewed primary research articles. Students who are finishing their PhD degree and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Principal Investigator: Saptarshi Biswas, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Ophthalmic Research

Lab Research Topics:

• CNS angiogenesis
• Blood-retinal barrier (BRB)
• Blood-brain barrier (BBB)
• Neuroscience and vision science
• Neurovascular unit (NVU)
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Biswas at biswass5@ccf.org.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Independent project development, experiment design
• Independent data interpretation, manuscript preparation
• Perform experiments with mice
• Help mentor students and technicians

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

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Enthusiatic to apply for grants and fellowships
• Expertise in computational biology (R, Python etc)
• Research experience in vascular biology
• Research experience in mammalian retina

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
• Contact information of three references
• Research statement
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Saptarshi Biswas at biswass5@ccf.org.

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Lerner Research Institute, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Neuroscience, Angiogenesis, Blood-Retinal Barrier, Blood-Brain Barrier