Postdoctoral Associate - Aortic Imaging & Clinical Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Texas is actively seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Division of Vascular Surgery’s VITAL Lab. This role focuses on clinical data collection and imaging-based research for aortic disease.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or Ph.D. with strong research experience in vascular imaging. Responsibilities include protocol development, project management, and collaborative research initiatives to advance endovascular therapies.

The position aligns with NIH stipend guidelines for postdoctoral associates.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field required.
• Experience in clinical or imaging-based research is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI/machine learning applications in clinical research desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical data collection and management.
• Develop research protocols including IRB submissions.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations for scientific conferences.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Vascular imaging research

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field

Tools

Vascular imaging software

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate – Aortic Imaging & Clinical Research

Summary

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Division of Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery. The postdoctoral associate will focus on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging‑based and clinical research in aortic disease. The role requires an MD or MD/PhD with clinical research experience, or a PhD in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.

The associate will receive training under the guidance of the principal investigators and collaborating investigators to conduct prospective or retrospective imaging‑based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repairs. Responsibilities include protocol development, study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of clinical and imaging findings, manuscript preparation, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings. The position provides an excellent platform for career development and the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research in advanced endovascular aortic therapies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows NIH stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Participate in prospective and retrospective imaging‑based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repair, including protocol development, study design, clinical data collection and management, and imaging data organization and analysis.
• Participate in vascular imaging research that includes CTA/DICOM image acquisition, interpretation, imaging‑based outcome analysis, and AI‑and digital twin‑based research initiatives.
• Develop research protocols that include IRB submissions and amendments.
• Contribute to coordinate multicenter clinical research studies.
• Work collaboratively and professionally within multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation of clinical and imaging research findings.
• Prepare high‑quality abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, scientific reports, and other academic materials for peer‑reviewed publications and local, national, and international professional conferences.
• Contribute to scholarly and collaborative research activities.
• Complete assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain research documentation and data quality standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
• Experience in clinical or imaging‑based research.
• Familiarity with vascular imaging software, image post‑processing, and AI/machine learning applications in clinical or imaging research is desirable.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple research responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.