Job ID: 22846
Job date: 2017-10-05
End Date:
Company : Medical College of Wisconsin Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2017-10-05
End Date:
Company : Medical College of Wisconsin Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), a postdoc is an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path. In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution, and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship. Primary Functions: -Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols. -Participate in discovery projects. -Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects. -Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings. -Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts. -Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures. -Maintain supplies, may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders. -May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities. Preferred Schedule:
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:
Seeking a postdoctoral fellow to advance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies and methodologies to study metabolic function after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Advanced degree in physics, neuroscience, physiology, computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or other similar scientific discipline preferred.
The selected individual will join a multidisciplinary team of investigators examining the acute and long-term effects of TBI on brain metabolism. The position offers the opportunity to develop new and port existing MRI hardware / software technology to study a preclinical model of TBI.
Familiarity with MRI hardware, pulse sequence design, and image analysis methodology an advantage.
Knowledge of neuroscience, medical physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills helpful.
Additional Info:
About MCW : The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), a postdoc is an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path. In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution, and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship. Primary Functions: -Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols. -Participate in discovery projects. -Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects. -Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings. -Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts. -Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures. -Maintain supplies, may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders. -May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities. Preferred Schedule:
Position Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field or MD Minimum Required Experience :None Preferred Experience: Experience in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientific computational analysis, medical physics, and a publication history. Field: PhD in Engineering, Medical Imaging, Computer Science, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Mathematics/Statistics, Physiology, or related field.Requeriments :
Skills :
Additional Info:
About MCW : The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is one of the largest healthcare employers in Wisconsin. We are a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]