Post Doc Fellow, Epilepsy

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a postdoctoral research scientist with expertise in Neurosciences to support our Neuroscience Faculty in advancing EEG, epilepsy, and brain network research.

You will work closely with Epileptologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and researchers, mentored to ideate, develop and complete a year-long project, and present findings at conferences. Publication in peer-reviewed journals is encouraged within a year.

Qualifications

• PhD or MBBS required; Neuroscience training preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Proficient with MS Office/Google Suite tools.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, develop and complete a year-long research project related to EEG, epilepsy or brain networks.
• Collaborate with Epileptologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
• Present a research abstract at year end and attend at least one national conference.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals within a year of completing the fellowship.
• Mentor research students and research assistants as directed by the Laboratory Director.
• Monitor and review video EEG and routine EEG under supervision; review intracranial EEG studies as needed.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Research collaboration

EEG/epilepsy knowledge

Education

PhD or MBBS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

A postdoctoral research scientist with expertise in Neurosciences to assist our Neuroscience Faculty with their research efforts.

• The Research Epilepsy Fellows are encouraged to ideate, develop and complete a year-long research project related to EEG, epilepsy or brain networks. The trainees will work closely with a mentor and an interdisciplinary team consisting of Epileptologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and researchers. The trainees will also participate in physician initiated and industry sponsored research. The trainees will present a research abstract at the end of the year and attend at least one national conference. The trainees are encouraged to publish their findings in a research paper within a year of completing the fellowship 2. The trainee will shadow the Epileptologist in the Epilepsy monitoring unit and in the outpatient clinic. In addition, the trainees will monitor and review video EEG studies in the EMU under the supervision of an Epileptologist. Only licensed fellows may conduct patient evaluations. 3. The trainees will monitor and review routine EEG, rapid EEG, and continuous EEG under the supervision of an Epileptologist. The cases of patients with refractory seizures will be presented by the trainees in a weekly Epilepsy conference. The trainees will also review, discuss and present the intracranial EEG studies of patients who undergo monitoring with stereo EEG or subdural grids and independently form a hypothesis about the plausible seizure onset zone and the surgical plan. Only licensed fellows may provide EEG read reports for sign off by supervising epilepsy attendings. Non licensed providers will monitor studies to ensure continuous monitoring compliance and ensure quality of patient care through escalation of events to the on service neurophysiologist during identified seizure events. 4. The trainees will learn about Epilepsy through multiple formats including lectures, discussions and ward rounds (curriculum recommended by AAN). In addition, the trainees will participate in weekly multidisciplinary clinical conferences and case presentations. The trainees will also discuss interesting journal articles in monthly journal clubs. 5. Analysis and collecting data as well as organizing data in a useful format for publications. Responsible for publishing the study results and findings in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation at scientific meetings. Maintain research files and ensure participant confidentiality 6. Fellows are responsible for establishing research paradigms and designs for all proposed research interests. Responsible for all related grant writing to support the funding of the epilepsy program and EEG lab. Facilitate research collaboration with academicians inside and external to the Neuroscience Institute. Generation of comprehensive research databases to include all collected data to differentiate between diseases versus health participants. Creation and development of a database of epilepsy patients associated with seizure types and patient progression for work up in the EMU and surgical epilepsy program. To participate in ongoing continuing education programs and activities and to share acquired information with research faculty. 7. Mentor research students and research assistants as directed by the Laboratory Director. Participate in ongoing continuing education programs and activities and share acquired information with research faculty. 8. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 9. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Graduate of an accredited PhD or MBBS Program.
• Prior training in Neurosciences or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Minimum rate of $62,233.60 Annually

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