PostDoc Scholar in Department of Ophthalmology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL (In Person)
Full-Time
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PostDoc Scholar in Department of Ophthalmology University of Alabama at Birmingham - 4.1 Birmingham, AL Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Image processing Data analysis skills Analysis skills Radiologic image processing Data collection Senior level Segmentation analysis Full Job Description Position Information Job Title PostDoc Scholar in Department of Ophthalmology Department Name 311600000 Ophthalmology School/College School of Medicine Job Description The Downs Lab at UAB is searching for a motivated, detail-oriented postdoctoral fellow that will manage and collect data in our colony of large nonhuman primates (NHPs). Duties include generation, processing, of large 3D image volumes of the optic nerve head of the eye, including segmentation and delineation of macro- and micro-scale optic nerve head structures. The incumbent will develop methods and programs to perform detailed morphometric characterization of the lamina cribrosa microstructure of the optic nerve head. Required Qualifications Desired knowledge, skills and experience include prior work in 3D morphometric analysis of trabeculated structures, image analysis, and some computer programming. The ideal candidate will also have experience with and knowledge of optic nerve head and lamina cribrosa imaging and anatomy. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number PF1028P Open Date 06/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Special Instructions for the Position Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.