Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005753)

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Jay Chhablani at the UPMC Vision Institute. The lab focuses on cutting-edge research at the intersection of retinal diseases, choroidal biology, and artificial intelligence-based image analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative projects involving multimodal retinal imaging, biomarker discovery, and translational research in age-related macular degeneration and related disorders.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research in retinal imaging, choroidal analysis, and computational ophthalmology

Develop and apply image analysis algorithms using OCT, OCTA, FAF, and fundus imaging datasets

Work with large-scale clinical datasets to identify novel imaging biomarkers and disease progression patterns

Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences

Assist in grant writing, project design, and study coordination

Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and data scientists within multidisciplinary teams

Mentor graduate students, research fellows, and trainees as needed

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Expectations and Qualifications

MD or PhD or both in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Ophthalmology, Vision Science, or a related field

2-5 years of research experience in medical imaging, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computational biology (preferred)

Prior experience with ophthalmic imaging (OCT/OCTA) is highly desirable but not mandatory

Demonstrated ability to write and publish high-quality scientific manuscripts

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team-oriented research environment

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Opportunities Available

Access to large, unique longitudinal retinal imaging datasets

Opportunity to work in a high-impact, internationally recognized research lab

Support for travel to national and international conferences

Opportunities to participate in workshops, including AI and ophthalmology-focused training programs

Strong mentorship with emphasis on academic career development and grant funding

Collaborative environment with exposure to industry partnerships and translational research

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The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative research in ophthalmology and artificial intelligence, with direct clinical impact on patient care.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Part-time regular

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