Pre-Doc Fellow (Vavvas)

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular therapies for retinal degenerative diseases. Designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments, analyzes and presents the outcome.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Read, analyze and summarize published literature
Design and execute in vitro and in vivo
Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
Attend relevant meetings
Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary
Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Doctoral degree candidate (MD or PhD).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Lab setting.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Education
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular therapies for retinal degenerative diseases. Designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments, analyzes and presents the outcome.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read, analyze and summarize published literature
• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo
• Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
• Attend relevant meetings
• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
• Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
• Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary
• Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Doctoral degree candidate (MD or PhD).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Lab setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).
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Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
325 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
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