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Field Museum

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$61K/yr

The Grainger Bioinformatics Center in the Science and Education Department at The Field Museum is ... Responsibilities include SNP data processing, population structure analyses, phylogenetic inference ...

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Postdoctoral Fellow-Imaging Data Science

Postdoctoral Fellow-Imaging Data Science

Endeavor Health

Evanston, IL • On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Endeavor Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 387 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

330th of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Postdoctoral Fellow-Imaging Data Science
  • Location: Evanston, IL
  • Compensation: Pay based on NIH guidelines
  • Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
  • Required Travel:


A Brief Overview:

The Center for Basic MR Research is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Imaging Data Science with expertise in MRI, preclinical models, data analysis, and deep learning. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of imaging and data science, focusing on developing and applying advanced imaging techniques and analysis methods. Experience in MRI and a solid understanding of preclinical models is required, and the proficiency in deep learning algorithms for imaging data interpretation is desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in imaging, computational science, and biomedical research. Our research employs a wide array of methods, including high-field MRI imaging on a Bruker 9T scanner, chronic microelectrode implantation, slice electrophysiology, computational analysis, and 2-photon imaging on several preclinical models of brain injury. The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Director of NMR Research.


What you will do:

  • Undergo training and assist in performing standard laboratory and research procedures, including MR imaging, following strict adherence to established procedures or research protocols
  • Maintain necessary medical records
  • Perform a variety of research procedures
  • Conduct MRI experiments combined with other approaches
  • Perform advanced data analysis
  • Help maintain equipment
  • Prepare publications and presentations, and assist with proposals

What you will need:

  • Education: Doctorate Medicine Required or Doctorate Biology Required or MD Medicine Required or MD Biology Required or PHD Medicine Required or PHD Biology Required
  • Experience: 3 Years of experience in professional research laboratory
  • Skills:
  • Experience with preclinical models
  • Experience with Bruker imagers
  • Experience with behavior testing
  • Experience with anesthesia
  • Computer programming skills (e.g., Matlab) and data processing experience
  • Good organizational and time management skills

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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