Job Description

A 40 hour per week postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Pedram Hamrah, in the Department of Ophthalmology of Tufts Medical Center. Work in Dr. Hamrah’s laboratory is focused on corneal immunology and intravital imaging, with special emphasis of neuroimmune crosstalk in the cornea.

Principal Duties & Essential Functions/Skills

RESEARCH

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on research projects studying: dissecting molecular mechanisms involved in how corneal leukocytes regulate the peripheral and central nervous system. Dissecting molecular mechanisms involved in neuronal regulation of corneal immune privilege, inflammation, and immune homeostasis
• Independently develop protocols and establish new methodologies in the laboratory
• High Level of motivation
• Standard molecular genetic and nucleic acid handling techniques, including PCR.
• Standard molecular biologic techniques, including routine protein work, immunoprecipitation and electrophoresis/ immunoblotting
• Experience handling fresh tissues and cell cultures for genetic and molecular biologic analysis
• Familiarity with high-throughput genetic techniques, including expression profiling and tissue micro- array analysis
• Excellent and meticulous organizational and technical skills are of the utmost importance as are documentation skills, and interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to attend trainings in Biosafety and to rigorously adhere to biosafety standards and sterile techniques at all times.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently, under supervision and as a part of a team is required
• Strong interpersonal relationships with laboratory co-workers and co-investigators at other institutions or in other labs

WRITING

• Strong documentation, presentation and writing skills, and will be expected to prepare work for scientific presentation, incorporation into grant applications, and publication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Graduate students & Summer students
• Per the lab hierarchy, Dr. Hamrah is the PI. The Post-doctoral fellows including this position report to the PI.
• The graduate students, if the lab hires them, report to the fellows and the PI
• The summer students, if the lab hires them, report to the fellows and the PI

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. or M.D. is required
• PGY1 or higher level

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience with cell culture, immunological assays, electrophysiology, and contemporary imaging techniques
• Strong publication record is recommended
• Strong background in immunology and/or neurosciences and molecular and cellular biology.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. is required
• PGY1 or higher level

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.