Postdoctoral Research Fellow

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full postdoctoral salary support ($72,

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study vascular function in skeletal health and disease. This role combines human physiology, biomedical engineering and clinical investigation with opportunities for collaboration across Mass General Brigham.

This position offers full postdoctoral salary support and training opportunities in human physiology, bone biology, optical

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in physiology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in human physiology, biomedical instrumentation, optical imaging, signal processing, or related areas.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A strong publication record and commitment to scientific excellence.

Responsibilities

• Study vascular function in skeletal health and disease as part of the Cardiovascular Research Laboratory team.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Written and oral communication

Publication record

Strong analytical skills

Education

PhD or MD in physiology/biomedical engineering

Tools

Biomedical instrumentation

Optical imaging

Signal processing

Job description

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Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team studying the role of vascular function in skeletal health and disease. Our research combines human physiology, biomedical engineering and clinical investigation to advance understanding of bone blood flow regulation and its contribution to skeletal fragility in type 1 diabetes, aging, fracture healing, and other musculoskeletal conditions. This work is currently supported by the American Heart Association and the Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal Recovery at the Schoen Adams Research Institute.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in physiology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience in human physiology, biomedical instrumentation, optical imaging, signal processing, or related areas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A strong publication record and commitment to scientific excellence.

Opportunities

• Full postdoctoral salary support ($72,000 to 76,000 depending on experience)
• Training opportunities for career development, mentorship, and collaboration with experts in human physiology, bone biology, optical imaging, and biomedical engineering.

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 1575 Cambridge Street

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