An opportunity to contribute to the work that discovered topical losartan for the prevention and treatment of corneal scarring fibrosis.

Principal Investigator: Steven E. Wilson, MD, MS

Lerner Research Institute Department: Cole Eye Institute

Lab Research Topics:

• Corneal wound healing
• Corneal scarring fibrosis
• Corneal growth factors and cytokines
• Topical losartan treatment of corneal scarring
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/ophthalmic-research/wilson/ or contact Dr. Wilson at [email protected]g.

Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• With assistance, perform corneal wound healing experiments with rabbits
• Multiplex immunohistochemistry
• Care of rabbits
• Use of Photoshop to prepare figures for publication

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Must be a US citizen, US green card holder, or current US VISA holder

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV
• Research statement
• Contact information for three references
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Steven Wilson at [email protected].

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Cornea, Cell Biology, Ophthalmology