Research Assistant

Research Position in Retinal Diseases

The objective of this position is to conduct research in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases using advanced imaging technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography. This requires maintaining current knowledge of the pertinent literature, and formulation of clinical study design, image processing, and statistical analyses to illuminate specific research questions. A significant percent effort will be placed on developing specific hypotheses, performing image processing and grading, designing statistical analysis plans, calculating statistical power and sample size requirements, and writing and preparing presentations and manuscripts.

One year above experience in retina imaging or optical imaging research is required.

Areas of research interest include clinical study design, control of image quality, image processing, image grading, control of data quality and completeness, data analysis, diagnostic accuracy analysis, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, regression analysis, disease progression analysis, and machine learning based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography technologies. Give presentations of research results.

Preparation of manuscript for journal publications, papers and grant applications.

Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in image grading, image analysis, clinical data analysis, and clinical study design are required.

MD degree or medical student with ophthalmology research experience is preferred. One+ year relevant work experience is preferred.

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