Research Fellow, Pgy0 - Boston, United States - Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Research Fellow, PGY0 - Meniere's disease
***: We study the underlying causes of vestibular disorders, specifically Meniere's disease, on the molecular level, using whole genome sequencing in clinical patients, histological and molecular analysis of human pathology specimens, as well as animal models. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in all aspects of biostatistical genome analysis, microscopy, histology, immunohistochemistry, machine learning, data analyses, and presenting and writing manuscripts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Read, analyze and summarize published literature
Human genomic data analysis
Animal husbandry
Histological processing of animal tissue samples
Design and execution of human and animal tissue analysis, including immunohistochemistry, light microscopic and confocal laser scanning microscopic image acquisition
Use of machine learningbased microscopic image analysis tools
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 reports or submit manuscript(s) to a peerreviewed journal describing the project and results
Additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD). This position would be applicable for an individual interested an academic career, before, during or after medical/surgical residency acceptable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

High attention to detail
Critical thinker with effective decisionmaking capabilities
Practices safety at all times
Comfortable with various levels of responsibility with a desire to pursue additional learning opportunities and develop/take on new projects
Professional and compassionate demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a fluency in English with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences
Must be highly accountable and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

The employee shall interact at times with other investigators, lab staff, and medical professionals and shall maintain professionalism
Strict adherence to company guidelines pertaining to signed agreement on confidentiality of information, compliance with HIPAA, and adheres to organizational hierarchy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs

Primary Location MA-Boston-MEI Mass Eye and Ear Main Building Boston

Work Locations MEI Mass Eye and Ear Main Building Boston 243 Charles Street Boston 02114

Job MD/PHD/Fellows/ PostDocs

Organization Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

Schedule Full-time

Standard Hours 40

Shift Day Job

Employee Status Regular

Recruiting Department MEI Otolaryngology

Job Posting May 9, 2024