Post Doctoral Fellow in Glaucoma Imaging / Biomechanics
- Emory University
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Job Number: 7320349
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Ethier Lab in the Department of Ophthalmology at Emory University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team working at the intersection of ocular biomechanics, glaucoma, and computational modeling.
Project Summary:
Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness, and is often associated with impaired drainage of the aqueous humor fluid from the eye. The critical tissue controlling fluid drainage is the trabecular meshwork (TM). Previously, we showed abnormal TM biomechanical properties in glaucoma eyes (e.g. PMID 27448987). In this NIH-funded project, we wish to further investigate the spatial correlation between TM biomechanical properties, fluid drainage patterns and glaucoma. The research combines in vivo OCT imaging in mice with finite element modeling (using FEBio) to quantify TM biomechanical properties. Due to the computationally intensive nature of this task, we will explore the use of FEBio outputs to drive a physics-informed AI model as part of inverse modeling pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and analyze 3D finite element models of the aqueous outflow pathway from segmented visible light OCT image sets.
• Apply modeling (e.g., iFEM in FEBio) to experimental OCT data gathered at different ocular pressure levels.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (engineering, vision science, ophthalmology).
• Lead manuscript writing and present findings at conferences.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in computational biomechanics, particularly FEBio or similar FEA platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
Preferred but not required:
• Familiarity with ocular biomechanics or glaucoma.
• Experience in optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Experience in physics-informed AI approaches.
We welcome researchers with an interest in mentoring junior trainees and developing their own funding profile. The position is available immediately and includes competitive salary and benefits. The initial appointment is for up to four years.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. C. Ross Ethier (ross.ethier (at) emory.edu). More about Ethier lab research at: C. Ross Ethier - Google Scholar
Project Summary:
Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness, and is often associated with impaired drainage of the aqueous humor fluid from the eye. The critical tissue controlling fluid drainage is the trabecular meshwork (TM). Previously, we showed abnormal TM biomechanical properties in glaucoma eyes (e.g. PMID 27448987). In this NIH-funded project, we wish to further investigate the spatial correlation between TM biomechanical properties, fluid drainage patterns and glaucoma. The research combines in vivo OCT imaging in mice with finite element modeling (using FEBio) to quantify TM biomechanical properties. Due to the computationally intensive nature of this task, we will explore the use of FEBio outputs to drive a physics-informed AI model as part of inverse modeling pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and analyze 3D finite element models of the aqueous outflow pathway from segmented visible light OCT image sets.
• Apply modeling (e.g., iFEM in FEBio) to experimental OCT data gathered at different ocular pressure levels.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (engineering, vision science, ophthalmology).
• Lead manuscript writing and present findings at conferences.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in computational biomechanics, particularly FEBio or similar FEA platforms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
Preferred but not required:
• Familiarity with ocular biomechanics or glaucoma.
• Experience in optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Experience in physics-informed AI approaches.
We welcome researchers with an interest in mentoring junior trainees and developing their own funding profile. The position is available immediately and includes competitive salary and benefits. The initial appointment is for up to four years.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. C. Ross Ethier (ross.ethier (at) emory.edu). More about Ethier lab research at: C. Ross Ethier - Google Scholar
