Dr. Liyun Zhang's laboratory (Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University) is seeking a Research Technologist.The immediate research is to understand how the mechanisms which regulate retinal neuron cell death and regeneration. Our ultimate goal is to identify new therapies which can help stop and/or completely cure retinal degeneration. The lab utilizes zebrafish to create animal models of human retinal disease. In addition to various behavioral assays, we can also conduct high-throughput drug screening assays with these fish in order to quickly identify possible signaling pathways that are important for disease progression and/or therapeutic agents which affect retinal disease.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Ocular Genetics Research Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine