# Postdoc position in Chicago IL for those with Slicer/image analysis/programming experience

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**Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Craniofacial, Orthognathic & Airway Image Analysis (3D Slicer) - Shriners Children’s Chicago**

contact: cpurnell@uic.edu

We are seeking a highly motivated **Postdoctoral Research Fellow** with substantial experience using **3D Slicer and related software (Shapeworks, etc)** to support research in **craniofacial, orthognathic surgery, and upper airway imaging and modeling**. This position focuses on advanced **image segmentation, landmarking, and 3D analysis** of craniofacial skeletal and airway anatomy, with direct relevance to surgical planning and outcomes research. Work is for a stable, nonprofit Children’s Hospital, and funding is secure and not NIH-dependent.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Perform segmentation of craniofacial skeletal structures and upper airway anatomy from CT and CBCT data using 3D Slicer

- Develop, validate, and refine **craniofacial and orthognathic landmarking protocols**

- Conduct 3D morphometric, volumetric, and airway analyses pre- and post-surgery

- Standardize and document reproducible image analysis pipelines

- Collaborate closely with surgeon-scientists and clinical researchers, as well as biomedical engineering collaborators

- Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant submissions

- Develop or extend 3D Slicer workflows or Python-based modules

**Required Qualifications**

- PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree (engineering, computer science, biomedical imaging, anatomy, or related fields; formal discipline is flexible)

- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with **3D Slicer**

- Strong experience in **medical image segmentation, landmarking, and 3D modeling**

- Ability to work independently while coordinating with a multidisciplinary clinical team

**Preferred Qualifications**

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  - Prior work with craniofacial, orthognathic, dental, or airway imaging dataFamiliarity with cephalometrics, craniofacial morphometrics, or surgical outcome analysis

- Python scripting experience within 3D Slicer

- Background in airway modeling or sleep apnea–related imaging research

- Track record of peer-reviewed publications in imaging or computational anatomy

**Position Details**

- Full-time postdoctoral appointment

- Start date: flexible, but as soon as January 2026 is possible

- Competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and retirement

**Application Instructions**  
Please submit:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter

3. Contact information for 2–3 references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit questions or applications to:

Chad Purnell MD

cpurnell@uic.edu