Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Jensen Lab, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich, inclusive, cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. pastoral and safe setting close to major urban centers.
Job Summary
Work on the zebrafish model of Stargardt Disease (juvenile onset macular degeneration) our lab created. Stargardt disease affects more than 1:8,000 people. This position is funded by a Foundation Fighting Blindness grant.
Essential Functions
· Supervises undergraduates
· Breeds zebrafish and does zebrafish husbandry
· Performs confocal microscopy and image analysis
· Uses FACs analyses to isolate cell populations
· Performs RNA-seq on select cell populations
· Uses common molecular biology techniques
· Writes manuscripts
Other Functions
· Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
· Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
· Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Requirements
· A PhD in biological sciences (such as: Neurosciences or Cell and Molecular Biology).
· Preference will be given to a relatively recent Ph.D. who wishes to collaborate on existing projects while pursuing a path toward an independent career.
Salary Information
Salary will meet the NIH postdoctoral fellowships scale.
Application Instructions
Submit a letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references through https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/515299/post-doctoral-research-associate-vision-disease-research . Search may remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
Additional Information
As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.cns.umass.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion )
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.