Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neurosurgery
About The Position
This position supports Dr. Jung Hwan Kim’s laboratory, which develops quantitative neuroimaging methods using structural and functional MRI. Current research includes cerebrovascular and hemodynamic studies in healthy adults and imaging biomarkers after mild traumatic brain injury. Collaborative projects include DECT measurement of brain water content after subarachnoid hemorrhage and multimodal MRI studies of occupational exposure in firefighters. The small, collaborative team works closely with physicians, neurosurgeons, and public health researchers, with opportunities to participate directly in NIH-funded studies, publications, and grant applications. The fellow will conduct human MRI experiments and analyze brain imaging data using MATLAB and neuroimaging tools. The work supports studies of brain function in healthy adults and clinical research involving mild traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and firefighter brain health. A biomedical postdoctoral position provides early-career researchers the opportunity to gain experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to scientific knowledge in their field.
Requirements
- Doctoral or terminal degree.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python and additional neuroimaging analysis tools beyond the required tool, such as FSL, FreeSurfer, AFNI, or SPM.
- Experience with Linux and high-performance computing environments.
- Hands-on experience with human MRI data acquisition (structural, diffusion, or functional MRI) or CT imaging.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications describing results.
- Assist in training and mentoring lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
- Read and evaluate literature.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Conduct human MRI experiments and analyze brain imaging data using MATLAB and neuroimaging tools.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling around 37–38 days per year.
- Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
