PhD Post-Doctoral Candidate

Immediate opening for one Ph.D. postdoctoral candidate to join a highly translational surgical and molecular imaging group.

The position is open to both US graduates and international candidates with appropriate visa status.

The appointee will have earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or other related disciplines with a background in imaging and spectroscopy.

Experience with in vivo imaging of experimental small animals (mice, rats is required). Pulse programming expertise is highly valued. Experience with clinical research and patient imaging is a plus.  

The testing of novel contrast agents for molecular imaging is featured, as well as design of illumination and imaging techniques for tissue characterization and elucidation of organ pathophysiology. 

The selected candidate is expected to work independently, with other lab members, and under general supervision of collaborating PI(s), in concert with the Principal Investigator (PI) to move the project(s) more effectively.

The selected candidate may be responsible for the following activities: develop and implement research strategies based on thorough and rigorous literature reviews; develop and modify research protocols; manage data entry and storage; prepare research protocols, reports, abstracts, and manuscripts; attend international meetings; mentor junior members of the lab and students in imaging methodologies.
 

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Most meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. 

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the candidate possess the following qualifications: 

• Strong organization skills and significant attention to detail 
• Outstanding strategic thinking, planning, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to initiate necessary actions without instruction 
• Ability to remain on-task and simultaneously manage multiple aspects of the daily workload
• Ability to work both independently and with a team, resolving issues promptly and with a positive outcome
• Very high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism 
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
• Respect for peer and team members 

Candidates must send an application via email with the following materials:

• CV
• Statement of research accomplishments
• The contact information of three referees for recommendation letters