Working title:

RESEARCHER - OPHTHALMOLOGY

Official title:

ASSOC RESEARCHER(E05FN) or ASST RESEARCHER(E05LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

M.S. in biological sciences required; PhD preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry required; electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry experience desired. Strong organizational skills, goal oriented and team player.

Principal duties:

-Develop and implement experiments designed to study the molecular genetics of vision
in Drosophila melanogaster.
-Analyze data to assess specific research goals.
-Maintain knowledge of current literature and apply techniques to the research setting.
-Identify new research directions and ancillary study opportunities.
-Assume primary authorship responsibilities for manuscripts related to assigned research.
-Attend and present original data at scientific meetings at the local, State, and national
level.
-Collaborate with Principal Investigator in writing and reviewing new grant initiatives
and grant renewals.
-Perform background literature reviews and contact scientists at collaborative programs
or institutions to evaluate potential research questions.
-Draft portions of grant applications.
-Write and review budget and budget justification for new applications.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 21, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #50085 to