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Research Fellow - Kumar Research Lab

Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, United States


Job Summary
A research fellow position is available in the translational optical molecular imaging Laboratory at the Toth Center, Department of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery at Mass Eye and Ear, with an affiliated appointment at Harvard Medical School. This position focuses on clinical and preclinical fluorescence molecular imaging, combining cutting‑edge imaging technology, advances in molecular understanding of disease, and development of targeted molecular probes for in vivo disease pathology.

Responsibilities

Work on novel time‑domain (fluorescence lifetime‑based) optical imaging technologies for clinical and preclinical applications in cancer, neuropathology, and cardiac disease.

Develop, maintain, and operate optical imaging systems and image reconstruction algorithms.

Design animal and human protocols and perform preclinical imaging studies with simple animal procedures (surgery, anesthesia, etc.).

Conduct in‑vitro cell culture, ex‑vivo histology, and microscopy studies.

Perform clinical studies for image‑guided surgery and diagnostics.

Qualifications

PhD/MD required (PhD/MD in Biomedical Engineering or related fields preferred).

Strong interest in applying skills for advancing biomedical science and capable of independent thinking.

Preferred Experience

Experimental optics, imaging, computational physics, programming experience in C/C++/Matlab.

Animal models of disease.

Clinical and/or animal protocols.

Translational studies in humans.

Regulatory experience.

Additional Job Details

Research Fellow Position.

Translational Optical Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Mike Toth Research Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear – Department of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Location: 243-245 Charles Street.

Remote Type: Onsite.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Employee Type: Regular.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

EEO Statement
5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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