A Research Fellowship in Medical Hyperspectral Imaging at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
We are searching for a highly talented and motivated candidate to fill an eight-month research position focusing on the optical performance evaluation of medical devices. As a Fellow in this role, you will engage in cutting-edge scientific research alongside seasoned biophotonics researchers. This opportunity includes presenting your work at scientific conferences and contributing to the publication of peer-reviewed journal articles. The position is available immediately and may be subject to extension based on the availability of funds. This role is particularly suitable for recent master’s or Ph.D. graduates who are looking to gain valuable experience in the biomedical field before making a commitment to a long-term career.
1. Project description
The fellow will be engaged in research on hyperspectral endoscopy. A crucial aspect of this project will entail the development and validation of advanced methods for assessing the accuracy of hyperspectral endoscopes.
The position is within the Division of Biomedical Physics at FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), which is located at FDA’s White Oak Research Center near Washington DC (Address: 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993). This position may allow for partial telework. General information about CDRH’s regulatory science program can be found in the following link: http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofMedicalProductsandTobacco/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm299948.htm
2. Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have: An academic degree in an engineering or science discipline (including but not limited to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science) at the Master’s, or Doctoral level.
- Experience with image/video processing and analysis.
- Knowledge of test methods for basic optical performance characteristics (resolution, modulation transfer function, noise, etc.).
- Knowledge of statistics for clinical data analysis
- Hands-on experience with medical device testing programming skills (MATLAB, Python, C++, LabVIEW, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in our highly collaborative team environment.
3. Eligibility
- Due to the educational nature of these programs, participants must fall into one of the following categories:
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) discipline; or
- Have received such a degree within five years of the start date of the appointment; or
- Currently serve as a full-time faculty member at an accredited college or university.
- U.S. citizenship is not required. While students with an F-1 visa may be eligible for participation, the student must have stayed in USA for more than 3 years in the past 5 years.
4. Sponsorship
You will be recruited and paid through the FDA ORISE Fellowship program (https://orise.orau.gov/fda/). Based on your education level and background, your stipend will be matched to a General Schedule (GS) pay scale, the federal government pay scale used to determine the salaries of over 70% of federal civilian employees.
To apply, please send a CV to Dr. Quanzeng Wang (quanzeng.wang@fda.hhs.gov). The opening will be closed once a candidate is identified.