Retina Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in Baltimore to advance eye research focusing on retinal imaging technologies and treatments for eye disease. Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree, experience in designing optical systems, and a strong independent research record. The role involves collaboration, experimentation, and publication of findings, contributing to the laboratory's mission of improving patient vision health. Salary ranges from $63,480 to $77,076 per year, supported by a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience working in vivo research, including animal care and handling of rabbits and mice.
• A record of independent research, including publications.
• Proficiency in scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and present research results at conferences.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings.
• Lead and execute research projects from conception to publication.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Optical engineering

Photonics

Photoacoustics

Imaging

AI

Biochemistry

Organizational skills

Scientific communication

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent)

Job description

The Advanced Retinal Imaging and Laser Laboratory is seeking a motivated postdoctoral research fellow to perform eye research of retinal imaging technologies and treatments for eye disease.

Our laboratory is a dynamic, diverse, multidisciplinary group dedicated to improving the vision of patients suffering from eye diseases by applying biomedical engineering, biodesign, lasers, photonics, optics, AI, ultrasound, physics, nanoparticles, and biochemistry. We develop novel multimodal retinal imaging systems, laser therapies, and long-lasting sustained therapeutics. The team includes postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellows. As a postdoctoral research fellow, you will work as a team to perform research, design and build high‑resolution optical imaging and laser systems, perform animal care and handling, present results at international meetings, write manuscripts for publication, and ensure appropriate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Salary

$63,480 - $77,076 per year

Responsibilities

• Laboratory research experience, preferably in areas related to biomedical engineering, optical engineering, photonics, photoacoustics, ultrasound, nanoparticles, AI, imaging, or biochemistry.
• Experience designing, setting up, and aligning high‑resolution optical imaging systems.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret findings.
• Lead and execute research projects from conception to publication, ensuring high scientific standards.
• Experience in writing abstracts and presenting at conferences.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and present research results at conferences.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with research teams.
• Experience working in vivo research, including animal care and handling of rabbits and mice.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent).
• A record of independent research, including publications.
• Proficiency in scientific communication.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here.

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