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Research Fellow, PGY 2 (Chekuri)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
20 Staniford Street (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2025
Summary
Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular therapies for inherited retinal degenerative diseases (IRD's). Involves in the study of host-AAV interactions, retinal tropism, and development of enabling gene therapy technologies, with a potential for translation of preclinical therapeutic gene transfer programs. Perform in vivo experiments involving the characterization of retinal phenotypic defects in mouse models of IRD's. Designs and performs in vitro and animal experiments, analyzes, and presents the outcome.

Education

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 the 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 (MD or PhD) with more than 1 year of lab experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

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Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.



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.
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