Research Fellow - Kumar Research Lab
About The Position
The Research Fellow will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians in the Translational Optical Molecular Imaging Laboratory at the Toth Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear’s Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, with an affiliated appointment at Harvard Medical School. The role focuses on novel time-domain, fluorescence lifetime-based optical imaging technologies for clinical and preclinical applications in cancer, neuropathology, and cardiac disease. The research combines advanced imaging technology with knowledge of disease biology and the development of molecular probes to target disease pathology in vivo. Depending on the candidate’s experience, proficiency, and career goals, the work may include developing, maintaining, and operating optical imaging systems and image reconstruction algorithms; designing animal and human protocols; performing preclinical imaging studies and simple animal procedures; conducting cell culture, ex vivo histology, and microscopy studies; and carrying out clinical studies for image-guided surgery and diagnostics. The fellow will participate in data acquisition and management, develop and execute analytical protocols, prepare publications and scientific presentations, disseminate results at scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed journals, and mentor junior staff. The position offers opportunities for scientific interaction and collaboration through seminars, symposia, and other meetings focused on clinical research and related technology.
Requirements
- PhD or MD.
- Strong interest in applying skills to advance biomedical science.
- Ability to think independently.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or MD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field such as chemistry, physics, biology, or biochemistry.
- Experience in one or more of the following: experimental optics, imaging, computational physics, programming in C/C++/Matlab, animal models of disease, clinical and/or animal protocols, translational studies in humans, or regulatory work.
Responsibilities
- Participate in data acquisition and management.
- Develop, modify, and execute analytical protocols.
- Prepare publications and scientific presentations.
- Disseminate research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at national and international meetings.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Depending on the candidate’s experience and research focus, develop, maintain, and operate optical imaging systems and image reconstruction algorithms.
- Design animal and human research protocols.
- Perform preclinical imaging studies and simple animal procedures, including surgery and anesthesia.
- Conduct in vitro cell culture and ex vivo histology and microscopy studies.
- Conduct clinical studies for image-guided surgery and diagnostics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
