Adaptive Optics Imaging Technician

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Adaptive Optics Imaging Technician

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College School London

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About usProfessor Michel Michaelides’ crew has been integral to UCL Institute of Ophthalmology’s ongoing contribution to the understanding of inherited retinal ailments for greater than 20 years, by way of medical characterisation, genotype-phenotype correlations, structure-function associations, superior high-resolution quantitative retinal imaging, and the underlying molecular genetics each by way of identification of novel genes and in addition characterising the mutation spectrum and prevalence in recognized genes. For extra data go to https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/analysis/research-labs-and-groups/michaelides-labConcerning the functionThe IoO AOSLO Facility offers state-of-the-art, high-resolution imaging of the retinal construction in analysis individuals with a wide range of ophthalmic circumstances with the goal to higher perceive eye illness on a mobile stage. The profitable candidate can be a key member of the AOSLO Facility crew and have a task in all elements of what we do; AOSLO upkeep, main picture acquisition classes, evaluation of AOSLO picture sequences and tutorial dialogue. We’re additionally at all times searching for crew members with new expertise that might assist us enhance how we run. The publish holder’s function entails two important elements: Interacting with visually impaired and usually sighted analysis individuals and administering each frequent medical imaginative and prescient assessments and cutting-edge research-grade retinal imaging modalities and assessments, comparable to Adaptive Optics Scanning Mild Ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO).1. Hand-Held Optical Coherence Tomography (HH-OCT) and Imaginative and prescient-Guided Mobility Assessments. 2. Offering technical assist for the AOSLO Facility ({hardware} and software program). Full, in-house coaching can be supplied. While performing imaging, there can be some duties that demand hand-eye coordination and tremendous motor management expertise. For instance, whereas buying Adaptive Optics SLO picture sequences there’s a want to regulate software program on a PC, alter digital gadgets and preserve the affected person’s pupil aligned, concurrently, alternating between sitting and standing positions. Particulars of the IoO AOSLO Facility might be discovered on-line: https://www.research-equipment.ucl.ac.uk/id/merchandise/3383/adaptive-optics-scanning-laser-ophthalmoscope.htmlAbout youCandidates ought to have a minimal of 5 A*-C GCSEs or equal. Palms-on expertise of fundamental picture processing (ImageJ/Fiji) could be fascinating however not important. An curiosity in working with sufferers would even be required.DBS Examine:As a result of nature of the function, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) examine is required for this publish. Any provide of employment can be topic to a DBS examine.What we provideWorking with a few of the biggest intellects on this planet, UCL additionally gives a beneficiant pension scheme and vacation allowance, plus closure and financial institution holidays in addition to enhanced parental pay and extra. Go to https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to search out out extra.Software Course ofIf in case you have any queries relating to the emptiness please contact: Angelos Kalitzeos ([email protected]). If in case you have any queries relating to the applying course of please electronic mail: [email protected]. A job description and individual specification might be accessed on the backside of this web page.To use for the emptiness please click on on the ‘Apply Now’ button beneath. Please make sure you connect your CV and highest tutorial qualification. As well as, please make sure you present a private assertion outlining the way you meet the factors to assist your software.Our dedication to Equality, Range and InclusionAs London’s World College, we all know range fosters creativity and innovation, and we would like our neighborhood to signify the range of the world’s expertise. We’re dedicated to equality of alternative, to being truthful and inclusive, and to being a spot the place all of us belong. We due to this fact notably encourage functions from candidates who’re more likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These embrace individuals from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled individuals; LGBTQI+ individuals; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, ladies. Our division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our dedication and demonstrable influence in advancing gender equality.Out there paperwork

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North West London

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Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:55:41 GMT

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