Posted on Sat, 11/30/2024 - 16:31

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Kapiloff, Michael
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Ophthalmology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 year with renewal based upon performance
Appointment Start Date: 
ASAP
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://med.stanford.edu/kapilofflab.html
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Please submit application directly to Dr. Kapiloff at kapiloff@stanford.edu

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $73,800.

Retinal Signal Transduction Research: There is an open postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Michael S. Kapiloff, MD, PhD, Reinhard Family Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Medicine. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated retinal physiologist with experience in mouse eye research as it may be applied to the in vivo study of retinal ganglion cell and astrocyte signal transduction. Current research in the Kapiloff lab addresses how calcium/calmodulin protein kinase II and cAMP signaling contribute to compartmentalized neuroprotective signaling in these cell types. Basic research concepts studied in the laboratory are being applied to the development of novel gene therapy vectors for the treatment of retinal diseases, in particular glaucoma. This position involves the application of optic nerve crush and other models of retinal ganglion cell injury to study signaling pathways in vivo. This position will involve collaboration with the laboratory of Dr. Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Chairman of Ophthalmology at Stanford.

Required Qualifications: 
  • Only applicants with expertise in mouse models of glaucoma and optic nerve injury will be considered at this time. 
  • Skill required at optic nerve crush and models of increased intraocular pressure and the analysis of retinal ganglion cell survival by immunohistochemistry.
  • Record required of first author paper published or accepted for publication demonstrating relevant skills and expertise.
Required Application Materials: 
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for 3 professional references
  • One-page statement of research accomplishments and interests

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.