Postdoctoral Fellow- SMAB - Military Veterans

Work Shift: DAY

Work Week: M - F

The Postdoctoral Fellow performs basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. The preferred candidate will have experience in any of the following: development and application of optical imaging systems, include but not limited to coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering (CARS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), confocal imaging, multi-photon imaging, photoacoustic imaging system, etc., imaging reconstruction and imaging processing. Experience in AD research, cancer research, deep-learning algorithm development, animal handling, and tissue preparation is a plus. Selected Postdoc will learn emerging methods in optical imaging, AI modeling, clinical technology development, multi-modality imaging system development, grant writing, and work in an interdisciplinary research environment. 

Application submissions should include CV, names and contact information of three references, and a cover letter describing research interest and background. 

PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED

Not applicable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops research methods and performs research activities.  (EF)
• Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.  (EF)
• Assists in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator’s laboratory.  (EF)
• Demonstrates the components of the I CARE values.  (EF)
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.  Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.  Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.  (EF)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

M.D. or Ph.D required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience requirements will vary depending on the field of research.

Postdoctoral Fellow 0– no Postdoc experience required

Postdoctoral Fellow 1– one year of Postdoc experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 2 – two years of experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 3 – three years of postdoc experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 4 – four years of postdoc experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Not applicable

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Experience in biomedical research required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Research laboratory environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Research laboratory environment

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VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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