美国印第安纳大学博士后职位—雌激素在与年龄相关角膜营养不良中的作用

美国印第安纳大学博士后职位—雌激素在与年龄相关角膜营养不良中的作用

印第安纳大学（Indiana University），简称“IU”，是美国阿巴拉契亚山脉西部最古老的大学之一，旗舰级校区伯明顿校区成立于1820年，是印第安纳大学最早成立的校区，被誉为“公立常春藤”。印第安纳大学现有七个校区，包括位于布卢明顿和印第安纳波利斯市的两个核心校区，五个区域性校区，此外还有两个区域中心。

Postdoctoral Fellow

Indiana University

Job Description

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established National Eye Institute supported lab to study the role of sex, estrogen, estrogen receptors, and menopause on phenotype development of mouse corneal endothelial dystrophy models to address the question of whether estrogen is protective or detrimental in the development of the age-related corneal endothelial dystrophies.

This question will be addressed through the use of estrogen receptor knockouts, several corneal endothelial dystrophy models, and a new protocol for development of mouse menopause. In addition, the fellow can participate in related studies examining metabolomics, protein-protein interactions, and oxidative stress in corneal endothelial dystrophies.

The Bonanno lab has mentored many graduate students and postdocs who have gone on to academic faculty positions, industry, business, and clinical practice over 30+ years of activity. The postdoctoral fellow will have additional scientific opportunities to collaborate with many ocular research labs at the school and biomedical research labs at IU. IU Bloomington office of postdoctoral affairs offers funding opportunities, professional development, and social support.

Salary commensurate with NIH guidelines. Expected start date: February 1, 2025.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and a high motivation to learn. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum: PhD (or equivalent) in a biological science field required.

Preferred Skills

Experience with mouse handling & breeding, recombinant DNA technology, microscopy, biochemistry assays.

Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Dr. Joe Bonanno at jbonanno@iu.edu or submitted via postal mail to Indiana University School of Optometry, Attn: Dr. Bonanno, 800 E. Atwater Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405.

For consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names and contact information of at least three references. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25875

Applications received by December 1, 2024 will be assured consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820. It currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus with over 114,000 students in the University system. The School of Optometry has well-established professional degree and clinical programs, as well as widely recognized research and graduate programs. The School has two teaching clinics as well as a variety of externship and residency affiliations. Indiana University has an active commitment to community health and education. Additional information about the School and Indiana University is available at http://www.optometry.iu.edu

Comprising a diverse community, Bloomington is located in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of the state where cultural and recreational opportunities abound, housing costs are low, schools are excellent, and commuting time is short. Additional information on the community of Bloomington can be found at https://www.visitbloomington.com

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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