The Ultrasound Research Laboratory in the Department of Radiology of Thomas Jefferson University consists of 8 faculty (4 PhD scientists and 4 MD physicians; including 2 clinical radiologists who are also principal investigators (PIs) on NIH grants). Our lab is involved in a wide range of projects ranging from benchtop investigations in water-baths and computer simulations over pre-clinical studies to full-fledged domestic and international, multi-center clinical trials; most (but not all) centered around the use of microscopic gas-bubbles as ultrasound contrast agents. The lab also maintains the Jefferson High Frequency Ultrasound Core Facility providing support for state-of-the-art small animal ultrasound imaging for researchers across the entire university.

The currently available post-doc position is related to the multi-site breast cancer study utilizing contrast-enhanced ultrasound funded by NIH.

Responsibilities of the candidate include:

• Prepare for experimental and clinical ultrasound data collection
• Collect and manage experimental and clinical ultrasound data
• Perform data analysis using MATLAB
• Perform statistical analysis
• Prepare seminars, conference abstracts and presentations
• Publish papers
• Attend weekly meetings with the PI
• Independently develops scientific hypotheses related to ongoing work
• Independently designs experiments to test hypotheses
• Independently carries out or delegates procedures for experiments

Qualifications:

• Earned a recent or soon to earn a doctorate in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering or related relevant field
• Proficiency with signal and image processing methods
• Productive publication record
• Experience presenting results at scientific conferences
• Programming skills in MATLAB
• PLUS: Experience with ultrasound imaging systems and technology

Other Attributes:

• Exposure to modern statistical techniques including linear mixed model analysis, machine learning and other large data analytical techniques
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a multi-disciplinary research team
• Initial one year appointment with potential of 1-2 additional years

If you are interested in the position, please send a CV to (Kibo Nam, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology).

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