Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Partner's Healthcare; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

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 vascular function in skeletal health and disease. This work combines human physiology, biomedical engineering, and clinical investigation with support from the American Heart Association.

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA.

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.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Publication record

Physiology experience

Biomedical imaging

Signal processing

Education

PhD or MD in related field

Tools

Optical imaging

Biomedical instrumentation

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 OnsiteWork Location 1575 Cambridge Street

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