Missions

-Under the supervision of Pedro Mecê, the postdoctoral researcher will:

Design, plan, and conduct in vivo experiments to investigate retinal neurovascular dynamics using the AO-RSO system;

Develop or adapt high-speed image acquisition and processing methods for simultaneous measurement of neuronal and vascular responses;

Contribute to the instrumental optimization of the imaging system (detector configuration, illumination control, multi-camera synchronization);

Analyze and interpret experimental data in collaboration with clinicians from the Paris Eye Imaging group (Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital);

Publish results in international peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences;

Supervise and mentor Master's students or PhD candidates involved in the project;

Contribute to the scientific dissemination and valorization of the research (papers, patents, presentations).

Activités

Conduct in vivo optical imaging experiments on healthy volunteers and patients;

Develop image-analysis pipelines (Python, MATLAB) and model functional optical signals;

Optimize and maintain the AO-RSO imaging system;

Work in close collaboration with clinicians for planning and running experimental sessions;

Write scientific reports, publications, and technical documentation.

Compétences

PhD in Applied Physics, Optics, Biomedical Imaging, or a related field;

Strong expertise in experimental optics and optical instrumentation;

Proficiency in image processing and data analysis (Python, MATLAB);

Experience in adaptive optics, OCT, or ophthalmic imaging would be highly valuable;

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team;

Excellent communication and writing skills, scientific rigor, and initiative.

Contexte de travail

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team at the interface between physics, engineering, and clinical research, including scientists, engineers, physicians, and PhD students.

The position involves close collaboration between:

the Institut Langevin (ESPCI Paris – PSL), where instrumentation and data-analysis developments are carried out; and

the Paris Eye Imaging group at the Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, where in vivo acquisitions are performed.

Work will be distributed between both sites depending on project needs.

Contraintes et risques

Optical imaging experiments conducted in a dark-room environment;

Work involving human subjects, under approved ethical and safety protocols;

Regular travel between the Institut Langevin and the Quinze-Vingts Hospital (Paris).