德州大学达拉斯分校/西南医学中心招收2023年博士后(光学成像/计算成像/生物信息方向）

One postdoc position is available in Dr. Yichen Ding’s Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at UT Dallas / UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Ding has made substantial contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. Specifically, Dr. Ding’s research has focused on the development of novel optical imaging techniques along with computational methods for cardiovascular study. With special emphasis on cardiac structure and function, Dr. Ding established an interdisciplinary platform including light-sheet / light-field imaging-based acquisition, and machine learning-based image interpretation. His research addresses the most pressing issues in understanding cardiac injury and regeneration in both fundamental and clinical fields. Dr. Ding believes the integration of genetic models with advanced engineering will provide new mechanical and developmental insights into cardiac contractility and ventricular remodeling. Dr. Ding was a recipient of the NIH Stephen Katz Award, K99/R00 Award, and AHA Career Development Award. Interested candidates please visit our lab website D-incubator, https://labs.utdallas.edu/d-incubator/
The conducive environment at UT Dallas and UT Southwestern provides trainees with unique opportunities to collaborate on research that spans from basic science to clinical translations. This program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise in optical engineering and life sciences.

Who are we looking for:
The ideal candidate must hold a PhD degree and have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: physics / optics, optical engineering, microscopy, computer science, bioinformatics, and biochemistry. The candidate must also have enthusiasm, excellent critical thinking skills, an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in written and oral English communication. Prior experience with Zemax / MATLAB / Python / LabVIEW / Solidworks/ C#, zebrafish / mouse / organoid models, and cardiovascular study would be an advantage.

What will we offer you:
A successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in a world-class research environment, gaining valuable experience with the relevant technologies that prepare them well for future positions in academia or industry. We will also provide individual career development and support, as well as a collaborative research community.

To apply, please send
1) Cover letter with a statement of research interests
2) Contact information of three references
3) Curriculum vitae to:

Yichen Ding, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Bioengineering
UT Dallas / Southwestern Medical Center
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Tel: 972-883-7217
Email: Yichen.Ding@utdallas.edu

关于学校
德克萨斯大学达拉斯分校隶属于德克萨斯大学系统，是系统内仅次于德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的第二大分校。德克萨斯大学系统是美国高等教育体系的重要组成部分, 也是美国最受尊敬和欢迎的名校之一。系统内14所学校共收到捐款250亿美元（仅次于哈佛大学），以每年高达11亿美元的研究经费位列全美第一。德克萨斯大学达拉斯分校成立于1969年，是美国近年来发展最为迅速的大学之一。该校在2017年THE全美建校50年内的学校里排名第一，其中管理学院和工程学院最富盛名。校园坐落于美国第四大都会区达拉斯-沃斯堡都会区（Dallas-Ft. Worth, DFW），地理位置优越，就业形势强劲。现任教授中有数十位院士，诺贝尔奖得主，是排名跃升最快的大学之一。学校大学本科入学录取SAT分数处于德州最高。2015年被American City Business Journals列为美国顶级公立大学，综合排名跃升至第46位。US News and World Report中2023年 Best Graduate Engineering School 排名64。
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