Job ID: 96609

Retinal neuroprotection in glaucoma – 2-years Post doc position

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 31 December 2022

Employment Start Date: 1 February 2023

Contract Length: 2 year

City: Rome

Country: Italy

Institution: EBRI - Rita Levi-Montalcini - Foundation

Department:

Description:

Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply to Feligioni’s Lab at EBRI institute in Rome (IT) for a fully 2-year position to study retinal neuroprotection in glaucoma.

The appointee will be engaged in a pre-clinical project, mainly in-vivo but also in-vitro experiments, knowledge of biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence (confocal microscopy), cell and molecular biology techniques is required.

A background in glaucoma mice models (IOP increase, magnetic beads injection, ONC, etc) will be a plus.

Applicants should possess good interpersonal and organisational skills, and proficiency in written and spoken English.

He/She will also provide training to junior researchers, and perform other duties as assigned.

Applications will be accepted by email from now until the 31st of December 2022 with an updated CV, a motivation letter, and 2 letters of recommendation to m.feligioni@ebri.it.

Review of applications will start immediately until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Salary up to 30000 euro/year gross, depending on experience