Project Scientist (Time-resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy) - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

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Dr. Pramod Butte, Ph.D. is looking for a Project Scientist to join a diverse team!

The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging/visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision. To learn more about the Butte Lab, please visit this website.

About the Role

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic field. The incumbent may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research program. This role is not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, this position will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants.
• Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Develops, adapts and implements new techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be encouraged to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.

Department-Specific Duties:

• Designs, develops, and maintains ground breaking laser-based time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (TRFS) imaging systems.
• Experimentally characterize temporal and spectral optical and electrical component and system parameters using standard and advanced test and measurement equipment.
• Develops algorithms for calibration of TRFS systems in the presence of various noise sources.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree, required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Experience in tissue optics, fiber and free space optics, image processing. Ability to program in MATLAB, Python, and C++ is preferred.

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