Scientist, SXY Lab (IMCB) (2719)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Scientist to join our Translational Retinal Research Laboratory @ Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB). The successful candidate will lead innovative research programmes focused on understanding retinal disease mechanisms and developing next-generation therapies for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and other retinal diseases.

The Scientist will integrate advanced stem cell biology, retinal disease modelling, and multi-omics approaches to identify disease mechanisms, therapeutic targets, and biomarkers that can accelerate translational development and clinical impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and optimize experiments involving stem cell-derived retinal cell types, including retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and related ocular cell populations.
• Develop and apply advanced in-vitro retinal disease models to investigate disease mechanisms and thera...