Position: STAFF SCIENTIST
Status: Full-Time
Location: Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Dallas, TX
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO Time, FSA, and Life Insurance
We are currently looking to fill a position for a full-time Staff Scientist in the Molecular Ophthalmology laboratory of Dr. Karl Csaky located at the Retina Foundation in Dallas, Texas. The Csaky Molecular Laboratory studies various aspects of retinal diseases focused primarily on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As a strong translational laboratory, researchers are using molecular, cellular and stem-cell approaches to understand, and develop, therapies for AMD. Current projects focus on understanding the role of small molecule therapeutics to address the role of lipids and mitochondrial stress in AMD pathogenesis. Related publications include:
Kularatne RN et al. Protection of human retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidative damage using cysteine prodrugs. Free Radic Biol Med.152:386 (2020).
Catchpole T et al. A profile of circulating vascular progenitor cells in human neovascular age-related macular degeneration. PLoS One. 15: Feb 27 (2020).
Dey, S et al. Investigating the effects of 7-ketocholesterol on retinal pigment epithelium bioenergetics
FASEB J 37:1 (2023).
The Csaky laboratory is in a newly renovated research building where laboratories are adjacent to clinic areas. As such, researchers work closely with the clinical staff to understand the various aspects of this disease and tailor the research efforts to address the clinical issues of AMD. The Staff Scientist will be responsible for supporting and developing their own projects addressing ongoing research utilizing translational tools including patient-generated iPS-derived retinal cells, patient-derived serum samples, and DNA analysis.
The successful candidate should hold a PhD, or MD/PhD, and have strong training in biological sciences. It is also essential that the candidates have a strong first-author publication history. It is critical that the candidate have exceptional written and verbal skills, with an ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
Interested applicants should email their CV, and a 1-page cover letter that includes their previous accomplishments, research interests, and career goals, along with names and contact information of three references to the Foundation’s Business Operations Manager, Cindy Baillie.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Language:
Work Location: In person