• Postdoctoral Fellow, Anesthesiology

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Postdoctoral Fellow, Anesthesiology

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

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    Training & Education

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2503458

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    The Functional Lung Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Anesthesiology at UTMB is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to contribute to research focused on understanding the early determinants of acute lung dysfunction and injury, particularly those associated with mechanical ventilation and systemic inflammation. Our laboratory utilizes advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) techniques. We are looking for a candidate interested in pursuing an independent academic career in lung functional imaging, involving both animal and human studies, and the acquisition of physiological measurements during experiments

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Background in engineering, physics, or other quantitative sciences

    + Advanced knowledge in signal processing, image processing and analysis, including the use of AI techniques, numerical analysis, image registration, mathematical modeling, and tracer kinetics

    + Creative and systematic approach to complex problem-solving

    + Ability to work both independently and within a team

    + Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

    + Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, and LabView

    + Experience in animal or human research, including clinical studies

    + Knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology

    SALARY:

    Commensurate with experience.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

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