Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Postdoctoral Position in Microendoscopy and In Vivo Imaging Brigham and Womens Hospital / Harvard Medical SchoolThe Laboratory for Bio-Microdevices (LBMD) at Brigham and Womens Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Fellow to develop and apply next-generation microendoscopy technologies for microscopy-guided interventions and in vivo anti-cancer drug screening. This position builds on two breakthrough platforms developed in our lab: the first bendable graded-index (bGRIN) lens and the implantable microdevice (IMD) for localized drug testing in living tissues. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to tackle impactful unmet biomedical challenges within a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers biologists and clinicians at a world-class medical research institution.
Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead in vivo histopathological imaging of live tumors in animal models
- Develop and execute protocols for in-situ immune response testing in tumors
- Collaborate closely with clinicians to advance interventional IMD technology
- Work with pathologists on tissue correlation and image analysis
- Contribute to the ongoing development of bGRIN lens microendoscopy
- Prepare scientific manuscripts project reports and patent applications
- Present results within the group at conferences and in review meetings
- Provide mentorship and training to research assistants and technicians
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in biomedical engineering biology optics electrical engineering medicine or other closely related fields
- Demonstrated expertise in biomedical imaging immunology animal models and image analysis
- Hands-on experience with two-photon confocal and Raman imaging is advantageous but not required
- Excellent communication time management and multitasking skills
- A strong publication record as first author in reputable journals in relevant fields
The LBMD at BWH provides a vibrant research environment within the Harvard Medical School community. We maintain close collaborations with groups at MIT Massachusetts General Hospital and other institutions near the Boston area and across the country. This position offers outstanding opportunities for scientific growth academic networking and career advancement. More information about the LBMD can be found at:
Interested candidates should submit: 1) a detailed CV; 2) a brief research statement (1-2 pages) and 3) contact information for three references.
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Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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