Biomedical Postdoctoral Fellow

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States Houston Methodist Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Nantz National Alzheimer Center, Neuroimaging Lab invites applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral position to participate in groundbreaking research to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease and other related neurodegenerative disorders, as part of a clinical research program of the Houston Methodist Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College (Houston, Texas). Our Translational Imaging Center houses research-dedicated multimodality scanners designed for human studies as well as for imaging of large research animals. The Positron Emission Tomography Facility hosts a PET/CT scanner (Siemens Biograph Vision) that utilizes time-of-flight technology that results in improved image quality and higher sensitivity. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Facility hosts the first FDA-approved 7T human MRI scanner in Texas (Siemens Terra), a 3T human MRI scanner (Siemens Vida) and a 9.4 T Bruker small animal MRI scanner.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, applied physics, or equivalent, preferably, but not necessarily, with experience in brain-image analysis.

**Responsibilities**:
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Assists the physician in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator's (PI) laboratory.
- Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the department by actively communicating and reporting data in a comprehensive manner.
- Role models to team members effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills.
- Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Develops research methods and performs research activities.
- Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.

**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- 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.
- Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and laboratory targets for quality and safety.

**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects. Participates in departmental projects and activities. Acts as a change agent.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

**Qualifications**:
**EDUCATION**
- Postdoctoral Fellow 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school or Doctoral Degree (PhD) in medical field (A letter from the academic institution certifying that all student work is complete will be considered for Postdoctoral Fellow 0 only.)

**WORK EXPERIENCE**
- Postdoctoral Fellow 0- None
- Postdoctoral Fellow 1- One year of Postdoc experience
- Postdoctoral Fellow 2 - Two years' Postdoc experience
- Postdoctoral Fellow 3 - Three years' Postdoc experience
- Postdoctoral Fellow 4 - Four years' Postdoc experience

License/Certification

**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
- N/A

KSA/ Supplemental Data

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities

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