Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Cardiology
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Cardiology
Position Description: Every great life‑changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).
As a
Postdoctoral Researcher , you will be an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is 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. You will perform engineering‑based research applicable to cardiovascular disease as part of an extramurally funded project, creating computational models from medical imaging data and running simulations to reveal the mechanical stimuli associated with disease progression for patients with calcification of their bicuspid aortic valve.
Responsibilities
Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols in accordance with institutional approvals and laboratory safety protocols.
Participate in discovery projects and 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 principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret the validity of 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
Knowledge of 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.
Strong sense of initiative, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a scientific field or MD.
Two or more years of related experience and a track‑record of research dissemination through peer‑reviewed journal publications.
CITI training within 5 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience: Familiarity in the use of medical imaging data and computational modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics and/or fluid‑structure interaction simulations.
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non‑Discrimination. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
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As a
Postdoctoral Researcher , you will be an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is 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. You will perform engineering‑based research applicable to cardiovascular disease as part of an extramurally funded project, creating computational models from medical imaging data and running simulations to reveal the mechanical stimuli associated with disease progression for patients with calcification of their bicuspid aortic valve.
Responsibilities
Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols in accordance with institutional approvals and laboratory safety protocols.
Participate in discovery projects and 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 principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret the validity of 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
Knowledge of 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.
Strong sense of initiative, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a scientific field or MD.
Two or more years of related experience and a track‑record of research dissemination through peer‑reviewed journal publications.
CITI training within 5 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience: Familiarity in the use of medical imaging data and computational modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics and/or fluid‑structure interaction simulations.
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non‑Discrimination. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medical College of Wisconsin by 2x.
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