CLINICAL IMAGING RESEARCH FELLOW

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center (CMR) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical School is accepting applications for a 1 to 2-year postdoctoral clinical- translational imaging research fellowship. The candidate will engage in cardiovascular image vision research working with our clinical and technical team at BIDMC/ Harvard Medical School. This role includes leading research projects developing and applying novel imaging methods for non-invasive disease detection. The individual must have a background in biomedical engineering, engineering, computer science, or data science and prior experience in medical image analysis, with the ability to translate quantitative image analysis to real-world cardiovascular disease applications. Must have outstanding academic record, problem solving and organizational skills, and work well both independently and in a team with others. Proficiency in computer programming languages including Python required; prior experience with statistical languages and Matlab also preferred. Candidates are expected to have a doctorate (Ph.D, Sc.D., M.D., D.O., MBBS, or equivalent medical degree), and outstanding analytical, writing, and communication skills. In addition to leading and collaborating on original research, the individual will have the opportunity to present and participate in weekly educational conferences throughout the division as well as receive additional training and faculty mentorship to advance their academic development. Established in 1995 as the second such center in the United States, the CMR Center is dedicated to the development and clinical applications of CMR imaging to the cardiovascular system and is a busy tertiary care referral center. Interested candidates should submit a CV and a list of three references to Dr. Connie Tsao at [email protected].

Requirements

Doctoral Degree or M.D.
0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree.
Proficiency in computer programming languages including Python required
outstanding analytical, writing, and communication skills
outstanding academic record, problem solving and organizational skills, and work well both independently and in a team with others
background in biomedical engineering, engineering, computer science, or data science and prior experience in medical image analysis, with the ability to translate quantitative image analysis to real-world cardiovascular disease applications

Nice To Haves

prior experience with statistical languages and Matlab also preferred

Responsibilities

Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. (essential)
As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work. (essential)
Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. (essential)
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. (essential)
Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses (essential)
Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program. (essential)
teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate. (essential)
Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars. (essential)
Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance. (essential)
Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship. (essential)

Benefits

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

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