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<div><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">The<b> Laboratory
for Bio-optics and Molecular Imaging</b> at the Center for Molecular
Imaging Research of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard
Medical School is seeking highly motivated candidates interested in
working in the field of<u><b> small animal molecular imaging</b></u>
applied to basic research and drug-discovery. The focus of the
laboratory is the non-invasive interrogation of function and
gene-expression in tissues and entire animals using novel fluorescent
tomographic techniques and advanced fluorescent probes for in-vivo
investigations. We are also interested and utilize multi-modality
registration based on X-ray CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear methods and
intravital confocal and multi-photon imaging methods. More information
can be found at</font><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#0000FF"><u> http://lbmi.mgh.harvard.edu/</u></font><font
face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000"> and
http://cmir.mgh.harvard.edu/. Interested candidates should sent an
e-mail and CV to Dr. Vasilis Ntziachristos
(vasilis@helix.mgh.harvard.edu)<br>
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There are three available post-doctoral or research assistant
positions as follows:<br>
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<b>(BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, BIO-ENGINEERING)<br>
Small Animal Fluorescence Molecular Tomography<br>
Post-doctoral Fellow or Research Assistant.<br>
</b>Skills required: Biology or bio-engineering background and
experience with standard laboratory techniques, cell cultures,
microscopy and small animals. Computer skills for data analysis also
required. Training in various imaging methods will be provided if
necessary. The qualified applicant is expected to lead the application
of novel fluorescence imaging technologies developed in the laboratory
for microscopic and macroscopic (whole body) in-vivo small animal
imaging. These applications utilize fluorescent proteins and
systemically administered near-infrared fluorescent probes to
investigate cellular and sub-cellular function in-vivo in entire
animals. The candidate is expected to investigate new technologies and
apply them to certain biological or pre-clinical questions. He will be
able to work with our existing animal models or develop an independent
line of research. Appointments at a pre-graduate level or towards
M.Sc. or Ph.D. theses will be also considered.<br>
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<b>(PHYSICS - ENGINEERING SCIENCES)<br>
Ultrasound Molecular Imaging<br>
Post-doctoral Fellow or Research Assistant.<br>
</b>Physics, Electrical engineering or related background. The
qualified candidate is expected to spearhead development leading to
novel concurrent fluorescent and high-frequency ultrasound approaches
for investigating molecular function in tissues. The position has a
focused experimental component for the development of novel
technologies and in-vivo small animal imaging and requires good
quantitative and analytical skills. Understanding or experience of
acoustic propagation in tissues or with inversion and minimization
techniques for image reconstruction is preferred. The candidate is
expected to have good programming skills. Animal handling skills not
necessary and training can be provided if necessary.<br>
<br>
<b>Experimental Fluorescence Molecular Tomography<br>
Post-doctoral Fellow or Research Assistant.<br>
</b>Physics, Engineering or related background, understanding of
photon propagation in tissues, experience with inversion and
minimization problems and strong quantitative skills required. The
position will have an experimental component on application of new
technologies in small animal imaging. Laboratory exposure to optical
instrumentation preferred although training can be provided. The
candidate is expected to develop new systems or data analysis methods
and apply them to small animal imaging. He should be able to work with
biologists and medical doctors for pre-clinical small animal imaging
or is expected to develop an independent line of research. The
candidate is expected to have good programming skills. Animal handling
skills not necessary and training can be provided if necessary.
Appointments at a pre-graduate level or towards M.Sc. or Ph.D. theses
will be also considered.</font><br>
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<div>Questions may be directed to:</div>
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<div>Helen A. Shih, MD<br>
Massachusetts General Hospital</div>
<div>Department of Radiation Oncology<br>
100 Blossom St., Cox 3<br>
Boston, MA 02114<br>
617-726-6050 office<br>
617-726-3603 fax<br>
hshih@partners.org<br>
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