Research Scientist 1

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Scientist 1. 

The Research Scientist 1 (RS1) will work closely with the Principal Investigator on the following:

• The RS1 will maintain all laboratory cell lines currently used in the Chodosh Lab
• The RS1 will perform periodic testing for mycoplasma and endotoxin contamination of cell lines and reagents, respectively
• The RS1 will culture corneal cells from deceased human donors, assay the secreted proteome, and perform bulk and single cell ATAC-seq
• The RS1 will perform single cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq, and proteome studies on zebrafish corneas exposed to hyperglycemic conditions

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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