[visionlist] Research in Visual Neurophysiologist (please post)

[Reed, Erica]

The Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) is the laboratory of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the Food and Drug Administration.

OSEL performs product testing; develops reliable standardized test methods for CDRH and industry use; performs anticipatory scientific investigations on emerging technologies; contributes laboratory data to national and international standards used in CDRH decision making; provides scientific and technical training for CDRH staff members; and maintains laboratory collaborations and relationships with scientific researchers in academia and other Federal laboratories. OSEL also coordinates and oversees CDRH's activities that support the development of national and international standards.

OPEN DATE:  September 1, 2011

CLOSING DATE:  November 30, 2011

POSITION TITLE:  Visual Neurophysiologist.

SALARY RANGE: $51,630.00- $75,000.00 depending upon level of degree and qualifications.

POSITION INFORMATION:    This appointment is offered through the CDRH Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S citizens without regard to race, color, age religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran. The individual selected for appointments will not become employees of ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FDA, CDRH, or any other office or agency. Program participants will be paid a monthly stipend. Appointments may be for weeks, months, an academic term, or a year or more. Appointments may be either full-time or part-time. The participants may be located at any FDA-approved location.

HOW MANY VACANCIES: 1

Division: Physics
  
Qualifications:  The candidate should have obtained a Master's or higher degree in within the last 5 years or currently working towards one in biology, engineering, neuroscience, physiology, or a related discipline.   Experience in physiology, microscopy, animal surgery, and neuroscience research is desirable. The candidate will perform physiological experiments on the retina, histochemistry, and help develop new methodologies for studying stimulated neural tissue by medical devices.  Experience in the visual system preferred. This is an educational program and candidates MUST have obtained their degree within the last 5 years of the appointment start date or expect to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to the appointment start date.


Project Description:  The  Biophysics Branch of the Division of Physics is developing a safe retinal stimulation program. The project involves the detailed study of how electrical stimulation activates neural tissue, its real-time assessment, and the determination of safe levels of stimulation. 

How to Apply:
Send Resumes, cover letters, References and any additional information requested to 
OSELRecruitment at fda.hhs.gov  and/or Ethan.Cohen at fda.hhs.gov  with the position title placed in the subject line.