RESEARCH ASST I (Temp)

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Summary

The Paulus Advanced Retinal Imaging and Laser Laboratory is seeking a motivated research associate to assist in eye research of retinal imaging technologies and treatments for eye disease specifically of retinal oximetry.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Our Advanced Retinal Imaging and Laser Laboratory is a dynamic, diverse, multidisciplinary group dedicated to improving the vision of patients suffering from eye diseases through applying biomedical engineering, biodesign, lasers, optics, physics, and nanoparticles. We are developing novel multimodal retinal imaging systems, laser therapies, and long-lasting sustained therapies like microneedles and nanoneedles. Our team includes a lab manager, undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and fellows. You will be assisting in research in the development and implementation of novel optical imaging systems specifically to develop and utilize a clinical retinal oximetry system in patients through data acquisition and analysis. You will additionally assist in writing manuscripts and abstracts for publication and presentation at conference. You will be working with a research team, including with patients and partner research groups, and ensuring appropriate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications*

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 0-1 year experience required.

Please submit applications including a resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in this position electronically online and also email to Yannis Paulus, MD, at [email protected].

Desired Qualifications*

The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, collaborative, and caring and will have:

• A track history of research 
• Experience in writing abstracts and presenting at conferences
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with ensuring regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and IRB compliance
• Experience working with teams
• Experience in research studies and ophthalmic clinical exposure

You can find out more information about our research lab group at: https://paulus.lab.medicine.umich.edu/  The Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan School of Medicine is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by preserving
and restoring vision. Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, innovation, and integrity. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.