Missions

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:

Designing, planning, and conducting in vivo experiments to investigate retinal neurovascular dynamics using the AO-RSO system;

Developing or adapting high-speed image acquisition and processing methods for the simultaneous extraction of neuronal and vascular responses;

Contributing to the instrumental development of the system (optimization of detection, illumination control, multi-camera synchronization);

Analyzing and interpreting the acquired data in close collaboration with clinicians from the Paris Eye Imaging group (Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital);

Publishing results in international peer-reviewed journals and presenting project advances at conferences;

Supervising and mentoring Master's students and PhD candidates involved in the project when needed;

Contributing to the scientific and technological dissemination of the project (patents, communications, outreach).

Activités

Conducting in vivo optical imaging experiments on healthy and patient volunteers;

Developing image-analysis pipelines (Python, MATLAB) and modeling functional optical signals;

Adjusting the optical parameters of the AO-RSO system and contributing to its maintenance;

Working closely with clinicians to plan and coordinate experimental sessions;

Writing reports, scientific articles, and technical documentation.

Compétences

PhD in applied physics, optics, biomedical imaging, or a related field;

Strong expertise in experimental optics;

Skills in image processing and analysis (Python, MATLAB);

Knowledge of adaptive optics, OCT, or ophthalmic imaging is highly desirable;

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

Strong writing skills, scientific rigor, and a proactive mindset.

Contexte de travail

The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team at the interface of physics, engineering, and clinical research, bringing together scientists, engineers, physicians, and PhD students. The position involves close collaboration between:

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

The Paris Eye Imaging group at the Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, where the in vivo acquisitions take place.

Work will be carried out alternately on both sites, depending on the progress and needs of the project.

Contraintes et risques

Optical imaging experiments conducted in a dark-room environment;

Occasional commuting between Institut Langevin and the Quinze-Vingts Hospital (Paris).