Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Woods) Hyperpolarized gas imaging

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in Pulmonary Medicine to advance research using hyperpolarized gas imaging (129Xe MRI) in lung disease models. You will design, execute, and analyze imaging studies, and collaborate with faculty to generate insights and grant-ready reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a related field (MD acceptable) with experience in MRI techniques and quantitative analysis.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Preferred: PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other quantitative disciplines.
• Preferred: Experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
• Analyze phase-resolved functional lung images in the context of multiple lung diseases.
• Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
• Develop the skills to become an independent scientist with mentoring.
• Discuss insights with Faculty and provide recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at meetings and seminars; review data critically.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Progressively increase responsibilities with mentorship and fiscal administration.
• Maintain currency in the field through continuing education and literature.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hyperpolarized gas imaging

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in related discipline

MD

Preferred: PhD in CS/Physics/Bioinformatics/biostatistics

Tools

129Xe MRI

Pulse sequence programming

Job description

Primary Location

Location R

Department

Pulmonary Medicine

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

Dr. Jason Woods has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with hyperpolarized gas imaging and pulmonary health.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
• Analyze phase-resolved functional lung (PREFUL) images, in the context of multiple lung diseases.
• Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
• Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist
• Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree
• Preferred: PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines
• Preferred: Experience in a related discipline

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