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Research Fellow (Husain)

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
243-245 Charles Street (Show on map)
May 07, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
Proposes and undertakes a mentored, innovative project or challenge to develop novel molecular biomarkers for retinal degenerative diseases with a focus on age related macular degeneration. Designs study, writes protocols, recruit patients, analyzes and presents the outcome.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Read, analyze and summarize published literature
  • Design, execute study and help with grant writing
  • Perform data analysis and data presentation
  • Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
  • Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
  • Supervise research assistants and students in the group
  • 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
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD). Post graduate training recommended and more than 1 year of lab experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting and clinical research settings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Read, analyze and summarize published literature
  • Design, execute study and help with grant writing
  • Perform data analysis and data presentation
  • Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
  • Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
  • Supervise research assistants and students in the group
  • 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
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctoral degree (MD or PhD). Post graduate training recommended and more than 1 year of lab experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Lab setting and clinical research settings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.

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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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