What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher - Pediatric Cardiology position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin. In the role of a Postdoctoral Researcher you will be working in Pediatrics. Under the co-supervision of the PIs, and in consultation with clinical collaborators, perform engineering-based research applicable to cardiovascular disease as part of an extramurally funded project. The successful applicant 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. The successful applicant will also work to associate the mechanical stimuli revealed with mechanistic predictors using advanced statistical and laboratory approaches. With PI guidance as needed, lead the planning and conducting of research study activities. Accurately collect and enter research data into specified programs or databases.
Primary Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong sense of initiative and ability to complete tasks requiring independent judgment as well as 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). Sufficient knowledge of program study area.
Preferred Schedule:
Coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate research needs.
Position Requirements:
Why MCW? For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.
Specifications
Minimum Education: PhD in a scientific field or MD
Prior Experience:
Preferred Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Preferred Experience: Two or more years of related experience and a track-record of research dissemination through peer- reviewed journal publications
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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as 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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