Research Fellowships in Biomedical Optics, Post-Doc and Post-BS; The Optical Diagnostic Devices Laboratory in FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Research Fellowships in Biomedical Optics

The Optical Diagnostic Devices Laboratory in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health is

currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral fellowship in near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and a
Post-graduate (post-MS/BS) fellowship in fluorescence imaging. Our team of experienced Biomedical
Optics researchers studies emerging clinical optical technologies to clarify the real-world factors that
influence device performance and develop approaches to help ensure the safety and performance of devices marketed in the US.

The Postdoctoral fellowship focuses on performance testing of NIRS-based cerebral oximeters for neonates and will include experimental research to advance phantom-based testing as well as computational modeling to elucidate light-tissue interactions. The Post-graduate fellowship involves development of techniques for evaluation of Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) imaging systems using advanced biomimetic tissue phantoms. Both fellows will make use of 3D printers housed in FDA's Additive

Manufacturing Lab, as well as instruments for optical and morphological characterization of phantoms.

Fellows will present papers at scientific conferences and publish journal articles, while gaining insight into

the medical device regulatory process.

Candidates with the following background/experience are encouraged to apply:

 PhD/MS/BS degrees in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related field;
 Strong understanding of fundamental light-tissue interaction and tissue optics concepts;
 Experience with spectrophotometric measurement of optical properties in turbid media and high
resolution imaging with micro-CT;
 Experience with experimental instruments for NIRS or contrast-enhanced NIRF imaging;
 Experience in fabrication of solid polymer tissue phantoms;
 Experience in three-dimensional printing, including use of software for editing STL files (e.g.,
SolidWorks);
 Proficiency with Matlab and Excel;
 Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal communication skills.

These fellowships are within the Division of Biomedical Physics, Center for Devices and Radiological

Health, located on FDA's new campus at the White Oak Federal Research Center in Silver Spring,
Maryland, near Washington, DC.

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Salaries are highly competitive and based on the federal GS scale (GS-5 through GS-9). These are

temporary contract positions with a one-year duration. However, the postdoctoral fellowship is part of a
two-year project, so an appointment extension will primarily be based on fellow performance. For the postgraduate fellowship, an extension may be possible based on performance and funding availability.

Opportunities may also exist for highly successful fellows to develop subsequent proposals for additional

research funding. Please note that according to federal regulations, only candidates who have resided in
the U.S. for at least three of the past five years will be considered for these fellowships.

To apply, please send your CV to Joshua Pfefer, PhD (joshua.pfefer@fda.hhs.gov)

       

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