Research Fellow (Ciolino)
 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 20 Staniford Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 03, 2026 | |
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The Ciolino Lab at Schepens Eye Research Institute is a multidisciplinary research group that performs basic, translational, and clinical research investigating a variety of corneal diseases. The Postdoctoral Research Associate who will conduct researching the area of corneal wound healing. The postdoc will investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in cell-cell communication between the different corneal layers. More specifically, they will investigate the role of extracellular vesicles in corneal wound healing and determine if extracellular vesicles can be "loaded" with certain "cargo" (i.e. growth factors, cytokines, or drugs) that would be useful as therapeutics to promote healing with minimal generation of scar forming myofibroblasts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments required to achieve research aims in the project. * Meet regularly with the mentor to review project status, and contribute novel scientific ideas for the progression of the research project. * Read, analyze and summarize published literature to know current research work and gain intellectual and technical expertise in the field.
* Write and submit manuscripts to peer reviewed journals. Complete sponsor-mandated reports on research progress. * Prepare presentations and exhibit research work in various national and international scientific meetings and conferences. * Continue career development under the auspices of the mentor, including coursework EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Doctoral degree (MD or PhD) with >6 months of pre/postdoc lab research experience. Experience with extracellular vesicles required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Lab setting PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen projects Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. | |