Research Fellow - Kumar Research Lab
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The postdoctoral fellows will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians.
Job description
Job Summary
The postdoctoral fellows will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians.
- Participate in all aspects of data acquisition and management
- Develop, modify, and execute analytical protocols
- Prepare publications and scientific presentations
- Disseminate results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at major national and international meetings
- Mentor junior staff
Qualifications
The fellow will specifically work on novel time domain (fluorescence lifetime-based) optical imaging technologies for clinical and preclinical applications in cancer, neuropathology, and cardiac disease. Depending on the candidate's experience, proficiency and career goals, the research can focus on a combination of the following areas:
- Development, maintenance and operation of optical imaging systems and image reconstruction algorithms
- Developing and designing animal and human protocols
- Performing preclinical imaging studies with simple animal procedures (surgery, anesthesia etc.)
- Performing in vitro cell culture and ex vivo histology and microscopy studies
- Conducting clinical studies for image guided surgery and diagnostics
The candidate should have a strong interest in applying their skills for advancing biomedical science and be capable of independent thinking.
Requirements
- PhD/MD required
- PhD/MD in Biomedical Engineering or related fields (chemistry/physics/biology/biochemistry) preferred
- Previous experience in experimental optics, imaging, computational physics programming (C/C++/Matlab), animal models of disease, clinical and/or animal protocols, translational studies in humans, or regulatory experience is a strong plus
- Strong interest in advancing biomedical science
- Capable of independent thinking
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.