Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to investigate genetic etiologies of glaucoma, including abnormal ocular development. Analyzes sequencing datasets, designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments, analyzes and presents the outcome.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



• Read, analyze and summarize published literature


• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo


• Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.


• Attend relevant meetings


• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones


• Plan and deliver a seminar on the project


• Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary


• Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results



Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



Doctoral degree (MD or PhD) with more than 1 year of lab experience.



WORKING CONDITIONS:



Lab setting.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:



Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).


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