Research Scientist, Optics, Levi Lab

The Levi laboratory has an opening for a Research Scientist
. The Levi lab’s mission is to improve the lives of people living with skin and musculoskeletal injuries and diseases through rigorous science and compassion. Current projects in the Levi laboratory are related to optical imaging of skin and burn wounds.

The laboratory integrates near-infrared, short wave infrared and visible spectrum imaging approaches to assess tissue viability in pig models and in human patients.

The Research Scientist will support ongoing bench and animal work within the lab related to skin injury. Duties will include obtaining images from pigs and human patients followed by image analysis as well as skin histologic analyses. This data will also be integrated and analyzed by machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.

• Routine molecular histologic bench work combined with the use of pig models and analysis of human tissues
• Be able to collect and analyze images in the NIR and SWIR wavelengths
• Downstream processing
• Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing

• Experience with coding and programs such as MATLAB and Python
• Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

• Able to utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to histology and immunohistochemistry
• Experience with animal research in pigs
• Experience with human skin research
• Experience with optical imaging
• Experience with histology pipeline from tissue harvest to embedding, sectioning, staining, and confocal microscopy.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Able to perform data analysis and interpretation using bioinformatics tools, statistical methods, and relevant software packages.

• Designing, building, and maintaining optical imaging systems and equipment.
• Ensuring the proper calibration and functioning of imaging instruments.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to optical imaging devices.
• Developing algorithms and using software tools for image processing and analysis.
• Histology pipeline from tissue harvest to embedding, sectioning, staining, and conforal microscopy.
• Design and execute experiments to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes.
• Plan and develop standard operating protocols for experimental protocols.
• Review and analyze resulting research data.
• Revise techniques or approaches to work problems that are indicated as necessary by research data.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive laboratory environment.
• Maintain a clean and functional workspace.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using relevant software and statistical methods.
• Stay current with advances in molecular biology research and contribute to the development of new methodologies and techniques.
• Prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals and present results at conferences and meetings, including weekly laboratory meetings and reading/writing clubs.
• Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts to support research activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute molecular biology expertise to research projects and initiatives.
• Assist in the training and supervision of junior laboratory personnel, including technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

• Plans, organizes,…