Research Fellow 7+ (Paschalis)

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• SUMMARY: The Research Fellow will conduct translational ocular immunology research focused on immune mechanisms of retinal injury, inflammation, neurodegeneration, and repair. The fellow will perform in vivo and in vitro studies using surgical parabiosis, immune-cell tracing, ocular injury models, retinal disease models, flow cytometry, imaging, and multi-omic approaches to define how microglia and peripheral immune cells contribute to retinal remodeling and degeneration. Responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments, analyzing and presenting data, reviewing literature, assisting with animal protocols and grants, and preparing manuscripts for publication. The goal of the position is to support the development of novel immune-targeted molecular therapies for retinal degenerative and inflammatory diseases. Qualifications Education - PhD or equivalent Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience

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Additional Job Details (if applicable) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Read, analyze and summarize published literature Perform experiments and animal surgery Maintain animal colonies Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments Perform multi-omic experiments Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor Attend relevant meetings Write and revise animal protocols and amendments 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 Assist in grant writing 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). Remote Type Onsite Work Location 243-245 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement: 5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.