Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in a vibrant college town seeks a skilled individual to contribute to groundbreaking research in physics and astronomy. This role focuses on the advanced processing of biomedical images, utilizing cutting-edge Optical Coherence Tomography technology. You'll be part of a dynamic team that supports both undergraduate and graduate education while engaging in innovative research. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values growth, skill development, and lifelong learning. Join us in shaping the future of science and education in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Competencies necessary to perform image processing tasks.
• Experience with OCT images is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer-aided segmentation of biomedical images.
• Process airways images using Optical Coherence Tomography.

Skills

Image Processing

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or related field

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our primary mission is providing instruction of the highest quality in physics and astronomy to undergraduate and graduate students at UNC -CH. Training in physics is fundamental among the natural sciences because it provides understanding of the forces governing the structure of matter, from subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. Our departmental instructional mission spans all segments of the student community. Over 60% of all college graduates from UNC -CH have taken a course in our department. Among them: undergraduate liberal arts majors who should master the power of quantitative reasoning; undergraduates seeking a degree in another of the natural sciences, who need physics as a foundation for their advanced scientific training; the small number of undergraduates who major in physics, to whom we provide broad and rigorous training. Our graduate education and research advances frontiers of knowledge at the two extremes of space and time, from the very small (the realm of particle physics) to the very large (the realm of astronomy), while expanding the boundaries of knowledge in many subfields spanning length scales between. Forefront physics and astronomy research requires access to well-equipped laboratories and extensive computing capabilities; it also must be supported by comprehensive and accessible library collections. Again, in research at this advanced level, the bridging aspect of physics provides basic interdisciplinary insight for many other sciences. This instructional mission is supported by a strong managerial, administrative, and technical staff. Duties of these employees range from budget planning and management for the numerous research grants held by faculty in the department to maintaining course and student records. These activities are usually accomplished in a standard 40-hour week schedule.

Position Summary

Perform computer-aided segmentation and other image processing of biomedical images of airways collected using anatomical Optical Coherence Tomography (aOCT).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in image processing of OCT images, and experience working with Matlab.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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