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Job TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - William J. Dupps Jr. Lab

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job CodeX1004

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule12:00am-12:00am

                       

Job SummaryHighly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through the Lerner Research Institute. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years.

                         

Job Details

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 biomechanicsOptical coherence elastographyOptical coherence tomographyDigital image correlationOptical instrumentationFor more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Dupps at duppsw@ccf.org or rollins@case.edu. 

Job Responsibilities:

Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparationDevelop and validate an OCT elastography system for pre-clinical and clinical research studiesSupport pre-clinical and clinical studies by maintaining and operating the imaging instrumentation and processing and analyzing dataInnovate new measurement and analysis methods to reveal 3D variation of material properties of the corneaSupport 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 fieldSpecific expertise in OCT imaging technology and instrumentation is especially preferredOutstanding organization, communication and writing skillsThe 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 periodsAbility to operate a computer and other office equipmentAbility to communicate and exchange accurate informationAbility to distinguish colorManual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipmentAbility to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 poundsMay be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

CVReference List

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI

                       

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