Postdoc Scholar in Department of OphthalmologyPosition Overview: The Downs Lab at UAB is searching for a motivated, detail-oriented postdoctoral fellow who will manage and collect data in our colony of large nonhuman primates (NHPs). Responsibilities include generating, processing, and analyzing large 3D image volumes of the optic nerve head of the eye, including segmentation and delineation of macro- and micro-scale optic nerve head structures. The incumbent will develop methods and programs to perform detailed morphometric characterization of the lamina cribrosa microstructure of the optic nerve head.ResponsibilitiesGenerate, process, and analyze large 3D image volumes of optic nerve head.Segment and delineate macro- and micro-scale optic nerve head structures.Develop and implement computational methods for morphometric characterization of lamina cribrosa microstructure.Maintain and manage data collection from NHP colony.Required QualificationsPrior work in 3D morphometric analysis of trabeculated structures.Experience in image analysis and computer programming.Knowledge of optic nerve head and lamina cribrosa imaging and anatomy.Preferred QualificationsBackground CheckA pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.Job InformationPosting Number: PF1028POpen Date: 06/05/2026Close Date: Open Until FilledEEO StatementUAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by TitleIX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior TitleIX Coordinator. The TitleIX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.#J-18808-Ljbffr