Postdoctoral Fellow - Amani Fawzi Lab

Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2026

0: $63,480
1: $63,900
2: $64,380
3: $66,948
4: $69,180
5: $71,748
6: $74,424
7 or More: $77,076

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead the development of AI tools for retinal imaging, with an emphasis on real-time image segmentation and interactive labeling tools. Working at the intersection of engineering, image analysis, and clinical ophthalmology, the postdoc will design, build, and validate models and software that turn retinal images (e.g., OCT, OCT-A, fundus photography) into accurate, clinically meaningful annotations. This is a hands-on, research-and-build role: you will own algorithms and the tooling around them, and see them through from prototype to a system that clinicians and researchers can use.

• AI Tools for Retinal Imaging
• Design, build, and validate models 
• Real-time image segmentation
• Interactive labeling tools
• Image analysis

For more information about the lab's research, please contact Dr. Fawzi at Fawzia@ccf.org 

• →Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• →Model development
• →Real-time performance
• →Labeling & annotation tools 
• →Data pipelines 

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

• Validation
• Collaboration
• Dissemination
• Mentorship

• Cover letter describing your research interests, relevant experience, and fit for the role.
• Curriculum vitae, including a full publication list and links to code/software where available.
•  Names and contact details of two to three referees

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Amani Fawzi at Fawzia@ccf.org

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Postdoc, Research

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