Research Associate 1-BH

Research Associate 1-B/H who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating the innate immune mechanisms, particularly those related to intracellular nucleic acid sending pathways in the laboratory of Dr. Nagaraj Kerur, in the Department of Ophthalmology amp; Visual Science. These pathways are being investigated both within the broad context of addressing fundamental questions in immunology as well as to develop deeper understanding of the sterile inflammation in degenerative conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma and Alzheimers disease (AD) in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.