Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006627)
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a motivated part-time Research Postdoctoral Associate to join the Choroidal Analysis and Research (CAR) Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Jay Chhablani. The successful candidate will contribute to translational and clinical research focused on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal and choroidal imaging, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and artificial intelligence (AI)-based image analysis. This position offers opportunities to participate in innovative research projects aimed at identifying imaging biomarkers, understanding disease progression, and advancing AI-driven approaches to ophthalmic research.
Duties and Responsibilities• Conduct research involving AMD and other retinal and choroidal disorders.
• Analyze and interpret ophthalmic imaging data, particularly OCT and other multimodal retinal imaging modalities.
• Apply quantitative image analysis and AI/machine learning approaches to characterize disease features and identify imaging biomarkers.
• Assist with research study design, data analysis, interpretation of findings, and preparation of scientific reports.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and abstracts for national and international scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, statisticians, and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Participate in research meetings, presentations, and other scholarly activities.
Expectations and Qualifications• PhD in biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, biomedical sciences, vision science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in medical image analysis, machine learning, AI, or quantitative data analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic imaging, particularly OCT, is desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, scientific writing, and interpretation of research data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific manuscripts, present research findings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary research environment.
Opportunities Available• Mentorship and advanced research training in ophthalmic imaging, AMD, and AI-driven vision science.
• Opportunities to contribute to collaborative, translational, and clinically relevant research projects.
• Support for manuscript preparation, scientific presentations, and professional development.
• Opportunities to present research at national and international scientific conferences, subject to funding availability.
• Access to relevant institutional training programs, professional development workshops, and academic seminars at the University of Pittsburgh.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Assignment Category Part-time regular
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