Postdoctoral Scholar - Ophthalmology

Job Description - Postdoctoral Scholar - Ophthalmology (HD) Postdoctoral Scholar - Ophthalmology - HD The postdoc scholar will participate in several research projects pertinent to retinal diseases currently funded by the Dr. Gangaraju lab. This individual will also have the responsibility of carrying out independent research related to these projects Qualifications PhD in Biological Sciences and/or MD in Medical Sciences. The candidate must have acquired a solid publication record (at minimum one) and have excellent laboratory skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Candidates should have experience with animal experiments. Candidates with experience in vision science are highly preferred. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee. Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT's doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state's largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs . Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization. Memphis boats attractions, including Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Job Job Research Professional Primary Location Organization Organization Ophthalmology Campus/Institute Memphis Schedule Schedule Full-time Job Posting Job Posting Mar 1, 2024, 8:57:24 AM EEO/AA Statement / Non-DiscriminationStatement The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education andemployment programs and services. All qualified applicants willreceive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and willnot be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, nationalorigin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or coveredveteranstatus. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, nationalorigin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability),ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directedto the. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed tothe campus affirmative action office #J-18808-Ljbffr