Postdoctoral Associate

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to join our lab studying brain PET imaging for various disease-related targets in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Postdoctoral Associate will primarily be responsible for image data analysis including PET pharmacokinetic modeling, developing novel data analysis methods, writing up results for publication in peer-reviewed journals, developing human clinical research protocols, and preparing applications for IRB, RDRC, or IND. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, self-starting, curious, and collaborative. A strong mathematical or computational background and/or programming skill sets will be highly valued. Medical or clinical background will be viewed favorably, but is not a prerequisite for the position. The Postdoctoral Associate should have excellent communication skills. The initial appointment is expected to be for two years, but could be extended pending sufficient funding and mutual interest.

Requirements

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent).
At least one academic degree in the field of Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience with PET imaging.
Prior experience with clinical research in neurocognitive disorders or neurodegenerative diseases.
At least eight peer-reviewed publications.
Strong mathematical or computational background and/or programming skill sets.
Medical or clinical background.

Responsibilities

PET and MRI data analysis
Scientific writing, including peer-reviewed publications and grant applications
Human clinical research protocol development and preparation for regulatory reviews
Lab management, supervision, and teaching
Other duties as assigned