Position available immediately at Molecular Vision laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago to study mechanism of visual loss in transgenic models for human retinal diseases and to develop strategies for gene therapy. Applicants must have strong laboratory research skills and a Ph.D., preferably with a specialization in vision research.
Desirable background includes research experience in molecular biology and biochemistry.
The research associate will play a key role in all aspects of a NIH grant-mandated research plan. The UIC is an equal opportunity educator and employer.