A postdocotral position is available in the Yang Laboratory at the University of Utah. The research conducted in the Yang laboratory at the John A. Moran Eye Center of the University of Utah focuses on the disease mechanisms underlying inherited retinal degeneration and hearing loss, the cell biology of photoreceptors and hair cells, and potential treatments. We utilize mouse models and various approaches in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, omics, bioinformatics, electrophysiology, behavior, and multiple microscopy techniques.

The hired postdoctoral researcher will receive compensation based on the current NIH NRSA Kirschstein scale. In accordance with the University of Utah’s policies, he/she will be offered health and dental insurance and other benefits. He/she will have access to all research and training resources available at the University of Utah and to the postdoctoral training programs in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neurobiology.

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