The Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in translational optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging and elastography. We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic, well-trained individual who can contribute substantially to a highly collaborative research team focused on developing and translating clinical applications of OCT imaging of the cornea. The project involves measuring the 3D material properties of the cornea and using these measurements as input to ocular models for personalized surgical planning.
This position will be supervised jointly by Dr. William J. Dupps (Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic) and Prof. Andrew M. Rollins (Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University).
Principal Investigator: William J. Dupps Jr., MS, PhD, MD
Lerner Research Institute Department: Ophthalmology (Cole Eye Institute & Lerner Research Institute)
Lab Research Topics:
- Corneal biomechanics
- Optical coherence elastography
- Optical coherence tomography
- Digital image correlation
- Optical instrumentation
- For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Dupps at duppsw@ccf.org or rollins@case.edu.Â
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Develop and validate an OCT elastography system for pre-clinical and clinical research studies
- Support pre-clinical and clinical studies by maintaining and operating the imaging instrumentation and processing and analyzing data
- Innovate new measurement and analysis methods to reveal 3D variation of material properties of the cornea
- Support and participate in pre-clinical and clinical studies using multiple measurement methods, including OCT elastography, Brilloin microscopy, and dynamic OCT
Education:
- PhD or MD/PhD required
Languages:
- English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
- Scientific writing experience
Additional Preferred Qualities:
- An earned PhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Specific expertise in OCT imaging technology and instrumentation is especially preferred
- Outstanding organization, communication and writing skills
- The research environment is collegial and productive and the position requires a good balance between independence and team work
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to distinguish color
- Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
- Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV
- Reference List
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $0.01
Maximum hourly: $333,340.26
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