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Columbia University's Department of Ophthalmology Research Division includes 15 laboratories and more than 50 investigators devoted to the study of basic and clinical problems in vision, ophthalmology, and eye disease. Investigators encompass the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, retina, radiation biology, physiology, pharmacology, and optics.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research experiments in accordance with laboratory safety standards protocols.
• Performs assignments, which are nonroutine and vary in complexity with minimal direction.
• Comply data and compute results for a variety of research procedures, tests, and techniques.
• Maintain in vitro cultures.
• Mice colony maintenance, procedures with mice such as injections and surgeries.
• Experiments with animals' tissues, sample collection.
• Performing characterization of retinal function and structure in rodent models (ERG, OCT, FA, fundoscopy, behavior testing) gene therapy and biology.
• Preparing buffers, media, and running the in vitro and in vivo assays.
• Perform cell and molecular biology experiments related to DNA, RNA and protein from cells, animal, or clinical specimen.
• Generation of isogenic controls from patient iPSCs using prime editing.
• Differentiation and maintenance of retina organoids from iPSCs.
• Maintaining record of the experiments results.
• Data management, ordering supplies and updating inventory.
• Organizing lab and regular maintenance of equipment.
• Read scientific literature; review manuscripts; present data in meetings and conferences.
• Acquiring quality data, images, and experiments results.
• Preparing scientific figures.
• Perform manuscript writing.
• Assist with other activities related to the research project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates should have completed an MD or PhD in biology/ophthalmology/biomedical engineering or related field, and at least 3-5 years of related experience
• Have demonstrated experience with data science techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Evidence of the ability to conduct and publish high quality research is required.
• Experience mentoring PhD students and other research assistants
• Showing leadership skills and the ability to create milestones/set goals for others is also highly recommended.

Salary Range: $66,100 - $$68,675

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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