Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Cardiology
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
As a
Postdoctoral Researcher , you will be a doctoral graduate engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue your chosen career path. Under the co‑supervision of the principal investigators and in consultation with clinical collaborators, you will perform engineering‑based research applicable to cardiovascular disease as part of an extramurally funded project. You will create computational models from medical imaging data and run simulations to reveal the mechanical stimuli associated with disease progression for patients with calcification of their bicuspid aortic valve and will associate the mechanical stimuli revealed with mechanistic predictors using advanced statistical and laboratory approaches.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute complex research studies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with institutional approvals and laboratory safety protocols.
Participate in discovery projects.
Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
Oversee organization, synthesis, and analysis of data and findings.
Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings, and scientific manuscripts.
Participate in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
May oversee the work of laboratory personnel, including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation, and establishing priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Fluid and solid mechanics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
Documentation, records management, and data utilization.
Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
Resource management and writing skills.
Sufficient knowledge of the program study area.
Strong sense of initiative and passion for the research area.
Ability to complete tasks requiring independent judgment.
Function successfully in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrate excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with computer‑aided design and computational modeling software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus, Fluent, SimVascular, etc.).
Preferred Schedule Full‑time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications • Minimum education: PhD in a scientific field or MD. • Minimum experience: Two or more years of related experience and a track record of research dissemination through peer‑reviewed journal publications. • Required certification/licensure(s): CITI training within five days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications • Preferred education: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Preferred experience: Familiarity with medical imaging data and computational modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics and/or fluid‑structure interaction simulations.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We are dedicated to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Postdoctoral Researcher , you will be a doctoral graduate engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue your chosen career path. Under the co‑supervision of the principal investigators and in consultation with clinical collaborators, you will perform engineering‑based research applicable to cardiovascular disease as part of an extramurally funded project. You will create computational models from medical imaging data and run simulations to reveal the mechanical stimuli associated with disease progression for patients with calcification of their bicuspid aortic valve and will associate the mechanical stimuli revealed with mechanistic predictors using advanced statistical and laboratory approaches.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute complex research studies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with institutional approvals and laboratory safety protocols.
Participate in discovery projects.
Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
Oversee organization, synthesis, and analysis of data and findings.
Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings, and scientific manuscripts.
Participate in meetings with the principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
May oversee the work of laboratory personnel, including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation, and establishing priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Fluid and solid mechanics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
Documentation, records management, and data utilization.
Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
Resource management and writing skills.
Sufficient knowledge of the program study area.
Strong sense of initiative and passion for the research area.
Ability to complete tasks requiring independent judgment.
Function successfully in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrate excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with computer‑aided design and computational modeling software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, Ansys, Abaqus, Fluent, SimVascular, etc.).
Preferred Schedule Full‑time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.
Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications • Minimum education: PhD in a scientific field or MD. • Minimum experience: Two or more years of related experience and a track record of research dissemination through peer‑reviewed journal publications. • Required certification/licensure(s): CITI training within five days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications • Preferred education: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Preferred experience: Familiarity with medical imaging data and computational modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics and/or fluid‑structure interaction simulations.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We are dedicated to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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