Position Available: PostDoc position in electrical / optics and instrumentation engineering, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Position Available: PostDoc position in electrical / optics and instrumentation engineering, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-Sinai is an medical institute located in Los Angeles and in involved in cutting edge translational research. The post doctorate job is an unique opportunity for individuals who would like an option to work in a translational research in the department of neurosurgery. The position in open in Butte laboratory which is involved in developing instrumentation for in-vivo identification of tumor using time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. The research from the lab is currently in transition to be commercialized. The post doctorate engineer should be interested in combining multiple disciplines such as fiber optics, signal processing, high speed instrumentation and data analysis. The post doc will have option to transfer to the start-up company spun out of this research in the future. Experience or aptitude to work with various hardware environments is essential, with strong aptitude for solving complex problems. Interest in experiencing a start-up environment with an entrepreneurial spirit is desired. The post doc will work with a team of scientists, engineers and surgeons as well as pathologists. The start-up is currently in early stage and is currently being incubated at the institute, due to the nature of early stage start ups the post doc will have to be adaptable to variety of situations.
Qualifications for position: expert in instrumentation, data analysis, signal processing is required. Additional experience in tissue optics, fiber and free space optics, image processing, will be considered as a strong point. Ability to program in MATLAB, Python, C++ is strongly desired. Ability to work in the clinical environment is essential (The candidate will be involved in data collection from human subject in the operating room environment)
Other responsibilities:
Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
Additionally,
- Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
- May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
- Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period.
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
Contact: Send resume, cover letter and list of references to:
Dr. Pramod Butte, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 90048 Email: pramod.butte@cshs.org
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