Internship Biomedical Optics Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Radiology - Research - 412802
Posting Open Date
12/23/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004744
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
A postdoctoral associate position is available in the group of Dr. Eric Muir at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Department of Radiology and the Biomedical Research Imaging Center. The successful candidate will develop and optimize advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques at 3T and 7T for imaging the visual system, including the retina, optic nerve, or brain. MRI techniques to assess blood flow, function, diffusion, and CSF flow are of particular interest. The candidate will also develop or improve software for the analysis of these unique MRI data, such as object detection, motion correction, and denoising. These novel MRI tools will be applied to patients with various eye and vision disorders to better understand pathophysiology across the visual system.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD degree in Biomedical/Electrical or related Engineering or Physics.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD degree in Biomedical/Electrical or related Engineering or Physics. Experience with MRI acquisition and data analysis, preferably with familiarity with MRI sequence programming and/or coil design, particularly with Siemens scanners. Experience with programming languages such as Matlab or Python for image and data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong organizational skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311269
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Alexis Evans, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
alexis_evans@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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