Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Fellow
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) / tissue optics.
School of Physics
Ref. No. NUIG 73-11
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 2 year fixed term contract position as a Postdoctoral
Researcher or Research Fellow with the School of Physics, National University of Ireland, Galway. We are looking
for highly motivated researchers who wish to hone their knowledge of physics, engineering and/or software
development to deliver new tools for clinical and pre-clinical investigation of the eye.
Further details about the Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Group may be found
http://tomi.nuigalway.ie/ and the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform Ireland at www.nbipireland.ie
at:
Job Description: The focus of this job is to establish multiple-reference OCT as a completely new and potentially
disruptive approach to small form factor, low cost OCT imaging and measurement for a range of imaging and
measurement applications including ophthalmic diagnostics and therapeutics in relation to conditions of the eye
such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration. In this project optical and processing
methods will be investigated to improve a novel time domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) system to
examine and ultimately to make quantitative measurements of clinically important parameters. The experimental
observations will be underpinned by modelling including Monte Carlo.
The Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging Group (TOMI) is part of a substantial Photonics Cluster at Galway,
which includes the National Centre for Laser Applications, The Applied Optics Group and The Biophotonics Group
among others. The group is well funded and benefits enormously from the on campus hospital and small animal
facilities. TOMI is a key facility of the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform (www.nbipireland.ie).
Galway is a vibrant little city steeped in traditional music and song, surrounded by areas of outstanding natural
beauty including Galway Bay, Connemara, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher.
Essential Skills
•PhD or equivalent in Biophotonics or closely related discipline
•Knowledge of tissue optics
•A strong background in biophotonics
•Excellent communication and technical writing skills
•Excellent image processing, java development and modelling skills may be considered in lieu of some of the above
Highly desired Skills
•Knowledge of software development including Java and Matlab
•Excellent communication and technical writing skills
•Knowledge of tissue optical modelling
•Experience in optical coherence tomography (OCT) or
•Experience in photoacoustic tomography or
•Experience in ultrasound tomography, image reconstruction or computed tomography (CT)
Research Fields: Physical sciences, physics, engineering, optics, photonics, biophotonics, tissue optics
For informal enquiries please contact e-mail Professor Martin Leahy at: martin.leahy@nuigalway.ie
Starting salary: Postdoctoral Researcher - €38,286. Research Fellow - €58,991 per annum (Public sector pay
policy pertaining to new entrants will apply)
To Apply: Applicants are requested to submit 1) a covering letter, 2) a CV, 3) the contact details of three referees
by E-mail: martin.leahy@nuigalway.ie. Please put reference number NUIG-73-11 in subject line of application.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 10th October 2011
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunity employer