Job Description

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to work on a Research project.

Research Topic: Characterizing strategies to promote visual system and retinal regeneration using molecular biology, genetics, viral engineering, and in vivo animal models.

Qualifications

Ph.D. with major coursework in the field of assignment, no experience required, and less than six (6) years of postdoctoral research experience. Candidates with research experience in visual system, retina or eye diseases are highly encouraged to apply.

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Assists in the selection of key research personnel. Determines, under minimal direction, specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates—plans experimental protocols.
2. Compiles and evaluates research data and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
3. Performs or supervises the design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
4. Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in the preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of the co-authors.

May confer with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter, and a list of three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/