HSOM-Radiology Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Imaging Postdoctoral Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

A postdoctoral fellow position is available for a physician-scientist (M.D.) to conduct clinical research in cardiopulmonary diseases, vascular imaging, and advanced diagnostic technologies. Research focuses include cardiovascular and pulmonary pathophysiology, cardiopulmonary interactions, vascular imaging, imaging biomarkers, and outcomes-based research, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary projects involving molecular imaging, neuroradiology, and vascular disease.

Under faculty mentorship, the fellow will participate in cardiopulmonary, vascular imaging, and related imaging research. The role involves designing, implementing, and analyzing clinical and translational studies involving advanced imaging modalities, clinical outcomes, biomarkers, and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The fellow will contribute to ongoing divisional research initiatives, help develop new projects, assist with grant-related activities where applicable, and participate in structured academic mentorship and career development.

The fellow will collaborate with faculty and colleagues across cardiology, pulmonology, radiology, neuroradiology, vascular medicine, biomedical sciences, and biostatistics.

Requirements

• M.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated interest in cardiovascular, pulmonary, vascular, radiology, or imaging-related research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with evidence of scholarly productivity, including scientific publications and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic research environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior research experience in cardiology, pulmonology, vascular medicine, neuroradiology, radiology, critical care, or related clinical disciplines.
• Experience with clinical research methodologies, patient recruitment, regulatory compliance, and study coordination.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular, pulmonary, vascular, or neurovascular imaging modalities, including echocardiography, CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, angiography, or other advanced imaging techniques.
• Experience in image analysis, outcomes research, clinical trials, translational medicine, or biomarker studies.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software, clinical databases, and research data management.
• Interest in molecular imaging, precision medicine, and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cardiopulmonary and vascular diseases.

Responsibilities

• Develop research studies and review relevant literature.
• Collect and manage clinical data.
• Conduct image-based and outcomes-focused research and statistical analyses.
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across multiple clinical and academic disciplines.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical and translational research studies.
• Contribute to divisional research initiatives and support the development of new research projects.
• Assist with grant-related activities where applicable.
• Engage in structured academic mentorship and career development.

What This Job Offers

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