Post Doc Fellow, Epilepsy

Hackensack Meridian Health • Neptune Township, NJ

8d • $62,234

About The Position

A postdoctoral research scientist with expertise in Neurosciences to assist our Neuroscience Faculty with their research efforts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PhD or MBBS Program.
• Prior training in Neurosciences or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, develop and complete a year-long research project related to EEG, epilepsy or brain networks, working closely with a mentor and an interdisciplinary team. Participate in physician-initiated and industry-sponsored research. Present a research abstract at the end of the year and attend at least one national conference. Publish findings in a research paper within a year of completing the fellowship.
• Shadow the Epileptologist in the Epilepsy monitoring unit and in the outpatient clinic. Monitor and review video EEG studies in the EMU under the supervision of an Epileptologist (only licensed fellows may conduct patient evaluations).
• Monitor and review routine EEG, rapid EEG, and continuous EEG under the supervision of an Epileptologist. Present cases of patients with refractory seizures in a weekly Epilepsy conference. Review, discuss and present intracranial EEG studies of patients who undergo monitoring with stereo EEG or subdural grids and independently form a hypothesis about the plausible seizure onset zone and the surgical plan (only licensed fellows may provide EEG read reports for sign off by supervising epilepsy attendings; non-licensed providers will monitor studies to ensure continuous monitoring compliance and quality of patient care).
• Learn about Epilepsy through lectures, discussions and ward rounds (curriculum recommended by AAN). Participate in weekly multidisciplinary clinical conferences and case presentations. Discuss interesting journal articles in monthly journal clubs.
• Analyze and collect data, organize data in a useful format for publications. Responsible for publishing study results and findings in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation at scientific meetings. Maintain research files and ensure participant confidentiality.
• Establish research paradigms and designs for all proposed research interests. Responsible for all related grant writing to support the funding of the epilepsy program and EEG lab. Facilitate research collaboration with academicians inside and external to the Neuroscience Institute. Generate comprehensive research databases to include all collected data to differentiate between diseases versus health participants. Create and develop a database of epilepsy patients associated with seizure types and patient progression for work up in the EMU and surgical epilepsy program. Participate in ongoing continuing education programs and activities and share acquired information with research faculty.
• Mentor research students and research assistants as directed by the Laboratory Director. Participate in ongoing continuing education programs and activities and share acquired information with research faculty.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree