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We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious PhD student to work on a project addressing the role of differentially regulated genes (DEGs) appearing in mouse models with inherited retinal disease showing also myopia. The project aim is to improve the diagnostic methods and treatment options for myopia.
Job Responsibility:
Validation/invalidation of the studied DEG as a gene implicated in eye growth and myopia
Deciphering its role in retinal signaling and populations
Integration of those knowledge to human population data
Proposal of proof of concept for a therapy project aiming at slowing/treating myopia
Requirements:
You hold a completed Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field
You have a demonstrated interest in ophthalmology, neurology and genetics
You have experience in the management, handling and experimenting of mouse strains (highly recommended), certification in animal experimentation at the experimenter level (or equivalent under French regulations, EU Category B), preferred but not mandatory
You have affinity with hands-on laboratory research, data processing, and writing scientific publications
You work carefully and independently and have strong analytical skills
You communicate clearly in English
proficiency in German and/or French is considered an advantage
Nice to have:
proficiency in German and/or French is considered an advantage