Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology

We are considering the applications of a postdoctoral research fellow in medical imaging, neuroimaging, and artificial intelligence (AI). This exciting career-building position is within the Department of Radiology. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on big data studies in health and diseases, including schizophrenia, psychosis, and Alzheimer's disease. We collaborate with major research universities worldwide as well as with neuro-related industries. The position will work under Dr. Ganesh Chand, Assistant Professor of Radiology, within WashU in St. Louis School of Medicine, a top-ranked medical school in research. The candidate will work on identifying multimodal imaging biomarkers, specifically leveraging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), functional MRI (fMRI), and electroencephalography (EEG), using advanced quantitative modeling techniques and artificial intelligence methodologies in brain diseases. The candidate will work on developing advanced new algorithms, testing and validation, and applications in medical neuroimaging and non-imaging modalities. The candidate will contribute to the overall research goals and objectives of the team, mentor junior team members, and support the team leader to fulfill the research objectives of their funded projects. They'll be assisting with documentation of existing and newly developed brain image analysis pipelines, algorithms, and quantitative methods. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Assist with grant preparation, presentations, and reporting. Prepare and submit papers on research. Assist in the design of research experiments. Evaluate research findings and assists in the reporting of the results. Conscientious discharge of research responsibilities. Maintain conformity with ethical standards in research. Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records. Engage in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications. Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group. Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University. Perform quality checks of brain PET/MRI cognitive, clinical, genetic, and proteomic data and manage them in the data repository and computer servers. Run existing PET/MR brain image processing pipelines on the computer servers, produce the results, and communicate with the group members. Write computer codes for the above data modalities under the guidance of the team leader. Engage in the development and testing/validation of new quantitative AI algorithms and their applications to PET, MRI, EEG, behavioral, clinical, genetic, and proteomic data. Working Conditions: This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree. Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: 3D Imaging, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Imaging Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Linux, MATLAB, MRI Analysis, Oral Communications, PET/CT, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Written Communication Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email ... or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at ... and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. 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