Optical Imaging / Image Processing Expert: Position is available at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), NIH, Mary

Optical Imaging / Image Processing Expert

 

Position is available at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), NIH, Maryland. We are looking for well trained and motivated support professional capable of using the latest advanced imaging techniques in clinical research laboratories at the main NIH campus (Bethesda, MD). The position provides opportunities for a recent graduate to spend two to three years engaged in clinical investigation of different optical imaging methods.

Position is intended for the right candidate with a background in optical physics, computer programming and spectroscopy, preferred an individual who is completed a graduate/undergraduate student program with a major in math or physics and strong background in image processing.

 

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:

The incumbent preferably will have completed (or in the process of completing) a program with scientific laboratory research experience and computer programming experience. 

               Formal course requirements are limited to math, physics, spectroscopy, informatics, image processing, and physical chemistry with subspecialties in computer programming (C, IDL, Java, UNIX platforms, Matlab), electronics, optical design, physiology, and quantum physics. 

               Satisfactory grades on a qualifying examination in physical sciences, and formal academic training. 

 

Job Summary:

The incumbent will design, validate and operate optical and other imaging equipment in the research laboratory and clinic.

1. The incumbent will be involved in image acquisition and data processing during intraoperative and general clinical procedures for different image modalities.
2. The incumbent will design imaging software in the research laboratory and clinical environment.
3. The incumbent will be involved in design of hyperspectral optical imaging hardware in the research laboratory and clinical environment.

 

Contact:

Alexander M. Gorbach, PhD

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, NIH

9000 Rockville Pike

Bldg. 13, Room 3N-11

Bethesda, MD 20892-5766

USA

Tel. (301) 496-7677

FAX (301) 496-6608
gorbach@helix.nih.gov