Research Postdoctoral Fellow - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
About The Position
The Saleh Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has a postdoctoral opening for individuals who are interested in building novel magnetic resonance spectroscopy sequences and reconstruction. The project(s) will use these novel methods to enhance understanding of diseases and progression in individuals with brain diseases. This postdoc position will broaden your skillset, scientific background, and research capabilities. Successful applicants will be highly self-motivated, detail-focused, flexible, and fast learners who enjoy working in bustling research and clinical environments. This research is overseen by Dr. Muhammad Saleh (principal investigator) and Dr. Timothy Roberts. As a Program in Advanced Imaging Research (PAIR) member at CHOP, the individual can participate in outreach events and attend lectures and seminars on various diseases and development research, allowing exposure to scientific and clinical leaders in the field.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills are essential, especially in C/C++, MATLAB, python, and statistical packages such as R
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills are essential
- Ph.D. in engineering, statistics, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Successful performance in a high-intensity work environment.
- Excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and managerial skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in machine learning or deep learning and proficiency in Pytorch/TensorFlow programming is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Participate in project planning, recording, and evaluation of data.
- Conduct independent scholarly research, developing new methods and protocols under the guidance of a mentor (principal investigator).
- Acquire technical, lab management, and grant writing skills.
- Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions, national presentations, and professional workshops.
- Supervise junior lab members.
- Assist with other research projects as needed.
Benefits
- CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- CHOP's Compensation and Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
