Senior Research Associate, Ophthalmic Imaging & Optics

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

Senior Research Associate 3 at University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL, leads development of complex opto-mechanical and electronic instrumentation for ocular imaging and biometry under a principal investigator.

The role requires a strong engineering background in optics with MATLAB, SolidWorks, and LabVIEW experience, plus prior laboratory work in ophthalmic clinical applications and IRB/ACUC familiarity within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant research experience with evidence of productivity (publications, presentations, or grant contributions).
• Strong background in optics and ophthalmology; ability to prepare protocols, publications, and posters.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to basic and applied research by collecting and analyzing data.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains overview of relevant research findings.
• Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Oversees safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Research design

Publications

Lab safety

Education

Master's in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Job description

Senior Research Associate 3 at University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL, leads development of complex opto-mechanical and electronic instrumentation for ocular imaging and biometry under a principal investigator.

The role requires a strong engineering background in optics with MATLAB, SolidWorks, and LabVIEW experience, plus prior laboratory work in ophthalmic clinical applications and IRB/ACUC familiarity within 30 days of employment.