Optical Engineer
Tulane University

Optical EngineerBiomedical Engineering

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Optical Engineer develops novel high-space-bandwidth-time-product optical microscopy systems for biomedical surgical vision applications and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the success of the project.
Tulane's School of Science and Engineering is beginning a multi-year project to improve outcomes for prostate and colorectal cancer surgical patients. The project will involve rapidly scanning tumor excisions with high resolution and precision and then using advanced machine-learning techniques to detect residual tumor cells on the surface. The project will create a device to scan and present results to a surgeon while still in the operating room. This state-of-the-art device will be at the forefront of cancer treatment.

Required Qualifications

* Master's Degree (in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field) with 2 years of applicable engineering experience.OR* Bachelor's Degree (in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field) with 5 years of applicable engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.* Experience with fluorescence or other advanced microscopy systems, including optical sectioning and/or super-resolution microscopy systems.* Experience with high-bandwidth machine vision camera systems, including time-domain-integration and area-scan cameras.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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