Johns Hopkins University

Applied Physics Laboratory

Arizona State University

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BioElectronic Vision Lab

USC Artificial Retina Project

University of Southern California (USC)

Bioelectric Research Lab

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Im Lab

Kyung Hee University

Henry Ford Health Systems

Massachusetts General Hospital

Neural Prosthetic Lab

Harvard Medical School

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Wayne State University

Institut de la Vision

Retinal Circuits & Computations

ATLAS Neuroengineering

Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC)

Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position under the guidance of Dr. James Weiland. The position offers an opportunity to work on next generation retinal prosthesis with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians.

The specific goals of the research are to optimize intraretinal stimulation. Using novel carbon fiber array technology, we will stimulate inner retina cells and record evoked responses using imaging and electrophysiology. Multi-channel stimulation optimization will be achieved using a closed-loop, semi-automated experimental paradigm. The findings from these experiments will feed into the design of a prototype implant to be tested in large animals.  

The Neural Engineering and Ophthalmology research environments are excellent. The Neural Engineering Training Program and the Vision Research Training Program offer myriad opportunities for professional development and networking.

This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. The initial appointment will be for a minimum of two years, with the potential for extension in subsequent years. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience.

Research Fellow

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Job Openings

Research Fellow

Research Fellow

Job type

full-time, on-site

Research group

BioElectronic Vision Lab

apply by

October 01, 2024

Research Groups

BioElectronic Vision Lab

James D. Weiland

Current Researchers at This Institution

Dorsa Haji Ghaffari, PhDverified

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Clinical and Translational Science Fellow (2021 - 2023, 2024 - present)

Kathleen E. Kish, PhDverified

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2023 - present)

James D. Weiland, PhDverified

Professor (2017 - present)

Former Researchers at This Institution

Arno Aarts, PhDverified

Visiting Scholar (2009 - 2010)

Maesoon Im, PhDverified

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2010 - 2011)

Alumni

Breanne Christie, PhDverified

BS (2010 - 2014)

Dorsa Haji Ghaffari, PhDverified

MS, PhD (2015 - 2021)

Kathleen E. Kish, PhDverified

PhD (2018 - 2023)

James D. Weiland, PhDverified

PhD (1991 - 1997)

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Dorsa Haji Ghaffari, PhD

Kathleen E. Kish, PhD

James D. Weiland, PhD

Arno Aarts, PhD

Maesoon Im, PhD

Breanne Christie, PhD

Dorsa Haji Ghaffari, PhD

Kathleen E. Kish, PhD

James D. Weiland, PhD

Ryan Neydavood