Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist

Department:

SOM KC Radiology

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Levendovszky Lab

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Department of Radiology has an immediate opening for a full time Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist to join a strong magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research lab focused on the cerebrovascular pathology and its interaction with glymphatic biology for the purpose of better understanding neurobiology of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As a member of the Cerebrovascular Imaging and Analytics (CInA) lab, the candidate will be involved in developing purposeful, scientifically sound, imaging and analysis approaches for an accurate representation of brain physiology. The lab focuses on identifying the best practices in selecting imaging parameters that increase sensitivity to, and specificity of the physiological signal being measured. Instead of a generalized pipeline that works for all, we tailor processing and analysis steps for each study based on the acquisition, image quality, and the question to be answered. For this purpose, we strategically collaborate with neurologists, psychologists, radiologists, physicists, bioengineers, and biostatisticians. This multi-year position will report to CInA Director, Dr. Swati Rane Levendovszky (slevendovszky@kumc.edu).

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.

• Perform preprocessing and pipelining of functional and structural MRI and DTI data; prepare and analyze data for presentation; work at the command-line in for neuroimaging processing and analysis (FSL, AFNI, in-house software tools).

• Assist with modifying computer scripts dedicated to analysis tasks.

• Prepare manuscripts and assist in grant preparation.

• Attend and participate in IBIC meetings.

• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

• May train and guide other analysts and technicians requiring assistance with analysis or analysis tools. 

Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.

• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.

• Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.

• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

Self/Team Development: Provide innovative, visionary and collaborative initiative; continue to grow your own skill set necessary in your position; contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: PhD with experience in neuroimaging research OR equivalent education/experience.

• Work Experience:

  • Experience applying MRI methods to neuroscience; familiarity with a command line environment (e.g., UNIX, MATLAB, Python, R).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: PhD in engineering, biomedical engineering, medical physics, physics, chemistry, biostatistics, computational neuroscience or related fields.

• Work Experience:

  • 2 years of experience in neuroimaging data processing.

  • 2 years of shell scripting experience.

  • 2 years of experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or R program.

  • Experience applying UNIX skills.

  • Experience with machine learning – pytorch or the likes ming language.

  • Experience with fmriprep, dtiprep, qsiprep packages.

Skills:

• Time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

• Communication skills; verbal, written and presentation.

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Interpersonal skills.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$69,328.00

Maximum

$80,000.00