Pre-doctoral Fellow - Radiology Research

FUNCTIONS:

• Read, analyze and summarize published literature
• Design and execute retrospective research studies
• Assist in executing prospective research studies
• Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor.
• Attend relevant meetings
• Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
• Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
• Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary
• Write a final report or submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results
• Prepares basic solutions and performs base-level procedures as assigned (i.e. pipetting, cell and tissue culture, etc.).
• Maintains laboratory notebook.
• Conducts analysis of results and may begin interpretation of results.
• Sets up and prepares routine experiments as directed.
• Prepares lab reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment.
• May perform independent literature searches.
• Assists with organizing materials for publication or presentation.
• Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology.
• Performs basic design and modification of protocols.
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data.
• Prepares and presents reports.
• Organizes and summarizes acquired data, using scientific and statistical techniques.
• Organizes and/or drafts material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, or other documents for publication and/or presentation.
• Participates in the design of experiments or field work

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work independently and as team member
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
• Working knowledge of data management programs
• High Degree of computer literacy
• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Works independently with some supervision.
• Supervisor available to handle unusual situations and periodically reviews work.
• Lab peers available to teach new techniques

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May serve as a team leader to undergraduate researchers, lab assistants and interns

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree, pursuing a master's or doctoral degree (MD or PhD) and with prior research experience. Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

In-person in a laboratory setting and remotely (when possible).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible lifting of 10 to 20 lbs., depending on nature of chosen project(s).

Our project is to apply advanced fluorescence imaging techniques for improving the accuracy of cancer surgery. The goal is to develop intraoperative imaging systems and test them in the laboratory. The systems developed will ultimately help surgeons improve the accuracy of cancer surgery, enabling them to remove all the tumor completely without affecting healthy tissues.

The ideal candidate would use this opportunity to deepen expertise in near-infrared fluorescence imaging and contribute to the development of a groundbreaking intraoperative image-guidance platform for cancer surgery. The Optical Molecular Imaging (OMI) Laboratory at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEE) is at the forefront of innovation, working to create and test one of the world's first near-infrared cameras specifically designed for intraoperative use.

The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development offluorescence lifetime based intraoperative image guidance platform. They will assist in the development of optical imaging hardware and software, and will test the system in phantom models. They will leverage their informatics expertise to enhance the user-friendliness of the new optical camera interface. The systems developed will ultimately help surgeons improve the accuracy of cancer surgery, enabling them to remove all the tumor completely without affecting healthy tissues.