3PhD Graduate Students for 3 separate PhD projects
Context
We are recruiting for three separate PhD projects in my team where we specialize in high resolution live imaging of retinal cells in the living eye and in cell cultures, using technologies such as adaptive optics and optical coherence tomography. The PhDs will begin in autumn 2026, and will focus on:
- Detection and identification of retinal cellular biomarkers for the study of inflammation in optic neuropathies (co-supervised by Kate Grieve and Elena Gofas)
- Non-invasive, label-free dynamic retinal imaging for longitudinal modeling of eye diseases (co-supervised by Kate Grieve and Tual Monfort)
- Early diagnosis and precise follow-up of glaucoma: new high resolution in vivo retinal imaging technology (co-supervised by Kate Grieve and Ethan Rossi, collaboration University of Pittsburgh, competitive grant at Sorbonne University)
The research team
Kate Grieve’s team develops novel imaging technology to discover the health of cells in the patient’s living retina or in the lab.
The two main technologies we explore are adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy and optical coherence tomography.
Imaging tools we developed in the clinic are used for diagnosis and follow up of cohorts of patients suffering from retinal disease. Advanced techniques such as phase contrast imaging and optoretinography for measurement of retinal function are the current focus of the group. We also develop full field optical coherence tomography to provide cellular resolution in the retina in a compact clinical device.
In the lab, we have adapted dynamic full field optical coherence tomography to allow non-invasive label free imaging of cellular activity in retinal organoids and cell cultures. Our dynamic imaging microscope allows 3D live imaging over seconds to month long periods to track developmental or degenerative processes and thus help to decipher disease origins.
Research areas
Adaptive optics
Optical coherence tomography
Retinal imaging
Live microscopy
Functional and structural imaging
Cellular resolution
Missions
These are full-time, on-site roles for PhD Graduate Students at Institut de la Vision, located in Paris. The PhD degree involves conducting advanced research in the field of vision science, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to scientific publications. The students will also participate in academic discussions, attend seminars, and keep up-to-date with the latest developments in their field..
Skills required
- Strong research and analytical skills, with an ability to design and carry out experiments independently
- Proficiency in instrumentation, optics, programming (Python or Matlab), data analysis, and scientific writing
- Interest in biomedical optics and imaging, experience of ophthalmoscopy or microscopy an advantage
- Capability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate research findings
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as optical engineering, computer science, neuroscience, or related disciplines
- Good French and/or English language skills
Education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Postdoctoral candidates may also be considered.
- Authorised to work in France
Specific working conditions
The Vision Institute (Paris) is one of the leading integrated research centers on vision in Europe and in the World. Designed as a hub for collaboration and exchange, it brings together fundamental, clinical, and industrial research on a single site. This unique environment fosters the sharing of concepts and techniques, encourages the convergence of complementary skills and expertise, and promotes the emergence of new research avenues. Researchers, clinicians, and industry partners work hand in hand to discover and validate new therapies, preventive solutions, and technologies to compensate for visual impairments.
How to apply
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