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The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda’ project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

The PhD student will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The positions will be assigned to the Image-guided Devices for Ophthalmic Care (IDoc) group. Within ICTER, the IDoc Laboratory,  seeks to work on development and testing of multi-beams OCT for simultaneous probing of cornea deformation induced with non-contact stimulus. The system will allow for fast screening of early stage keratoconus.

On the other hand, The IDoc lab seeks to develop a novel platform for intraoperative ophthalmic OCT image guidance of roboticaided treatments to fulfil unmet surgical needs in minimally invasive surgery on the eye (anterior and posterior pole). Novel IR shadowless optical sheathing for smart surgical instruments will be developed.

• Carrying out research according to the research project schedule, which includes:

- Processing signal and image data from FF-OCT equipment

- Delivering presentations on research findings at conferences and group meetings

- Actively engaging in scientific endeavors within the IDoc Group

- Analyzing functional eye and brain data obtained from animal models

• Participating in additional research projects as assigned and agreed upon within the laboratory's scope of work.
• Designing and building optical measurement systems, whether in a laboratory environment or for use in preclinical or clinical settings.
• Collaborating closely with fellow team members.
• Collecting experimental data under various laboratory or preclinical/clinical conditions.
• Developing techniques for processing and interpreting gathered data.
• Conducting advanced and impactful research in biophotonics and biomedical optical engineering, disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations as necessary.
• Reporting on research activities and findings through reports, presentations, and scientific publications, sharing insights with colleagues within the team, laboratory, center, or institute, as well as with visitors, peers, and potential sponsors.
• Assisting in the supervision of master's and undergraduate students when required.
• Fulfilling any other tasks as assigned.

1. Employment contract;

2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;

3. International cooperation with experienced researchers;

4. Competitive salary;

• Holds a Master’s in engineering, physics, or related fields
• Background knowledge and documented hands-on experience in at least two of the following:

- Image acquisition, processing and visualization (e.g. with MATLAB, Python, LabView)

- OCT, interferometry/holography, Fourier optics

- Optical and optomechanical system design (e.g. Zemax, Solidworks)

- Practical optical system and device construction and testing

- Micro-optics fabrication and probes

• Very good written and oral communication skills in English
• High motivation, analytical skills, and independent thinking
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, collaborative attitude
• A proactive approach to problem solving, achieving tasks and objectives in a timely manner
• Eligibility for PhD studies in Poland with current enrolment is preferred
• Confirmation of attendance at a Pd.D. school, in other cases the possibility of doing external Ph.D. studies

• Documented professional experience fitting the profile requirements
• Creativity measured by the quality and number of scientific publications, conference submissions/presentations in which the candidate is an author and patent applications/patents, if applicable
• Additional relevant courses or certificates