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The Ambati Laboratory is located on the 2nd Floor of the Health Sciences Research Building in the UK College of Medicine.

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
1095 VA Drive
Peter P Bosomworth HSRB Rm 252
Lexington, KY 40536
Ph (859) 257-3902
Fax (859) 257-2317
Email: jamba2@email.uky.edu

Regarding Open Positions and Inquiries


Energetic and talented individuals are continuously sought for recruitment to our lab. We currently have immediate openings for multiple post-doctoral fellow positions which require significant basic science knowledge using advanced techniques in molecular biology including protein isolation and characterization, Western, IP, 2-DIGE, ELISA, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, RNA isolation and characterization, qPCR, oligo-arrays, flow cytometry, in vivo imaging, cell culture and transfection. Applicants with previous research experience with multi-modal mass spectrometry, high-throughput screening experimental designs, cell-free expression systems, phage display, and ophthalmic science are preferred. Minimum requirements include a PhD, MD, OD, or equivalent, 2 to 3 years experience in a basic science laboratory, and command of written and spoken English. Computer skills are necessary for data analysis and interpretation with expected proficiency in Windows, Office, AdobeSuite applications, SPSS or other statistical software, and ImageJ. Interested applicants can mail, fax or email a cover letter, CV and 3 letters of reference.