Postdoctoral Fellow Photoacoustic & Ultrasonic Systems Engineering; PULSE Lab

General Description

The Photoacoustic & Ultrasonic Systems Engineering (PULSE) Lab at Johns Hopkins University, directed by Dr. Muyinatu Bell, is recruiting postdoctoral fellows to join our lab and work on multiple cutting‑edge projects that apply state‑of‑the‑art ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging techniques. The PULSE Lab is known for its pioneering research in the broad area of medical imaging technology, specifically ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging, photoacoustic‑guided surgery, robot‑assisted imaging, machine learning for image formation, and other cutting‑edge techniques created to significantly advance healthcare interventions and diagnosis.

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We are seeking multiple postdocs to assist with multiple projects. The successful postdoctoral candidates will assist with transducer designs, optical system designs, clinical translation, soft robotics, beamforming, microscopic analyses, and deep learning applied to ultrasound and photoacoustic images. These projects will be completed in collaboration with physicians at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, enabling access to a strong cohort of patients who are prime candidates to participate in our final‑stage testing of the new technology.

Opportunities to engage in additional projects of mutual interest and relevance to the broader research mission of the PULSE Lab will also be available.

• Assist with transducer designs, optical system designs, clinical translation, soft robotics, beamforming, microscopic analyses, and deep learning applied to ultrasound and photoacoustic images.
• Collaborate with physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital for access to patients for final‑stage testing of new technology.
• Engage in additional projects of mutual interest and relevance to the broader research mission of the PULSE Lab.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to advance research goals.

• PhD degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field.
• Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, ROS).
• Simulation experience (e.g., Monte Carlo, COMSOL).
• Experience with hands‑on experimental procedures.
• Familiarity with ultrasound or photoacoustic imaging.
• Experience with pre‑clinical studies and/or patient‑focused research.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and motivation to make an impact.

Applications should consist of a CV, a statement of interest (research statement), three representative papers, and contact information for three recommenders who can supply letters on request. In the cover letter, answer the following seven questions (list the question followed by the answer):

A notification that an application was submitted should be directed to [email protected]. Place the text "PULSE Lab Postdoc Candidate" in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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