Post Doctoral Fellow I
Post Doctoral Fellow I
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Overview
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.
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Responsibilities
The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center (BNAC) is a data science-focused research facility led by Dr. Brad Racette and co-directed by Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah that aims to harness the power of big data to advance understanding of neurological diseases and develop new treatments. This 11000 square foot state-of-the-art dry laboratory space is located in the Park Central Bioscience hub adjacent to both Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Health Sciences campus. Housed in BNAC are the Racette Laboratory and Criswell Laboratory which together make up the Neuroepidemiology Research Program. The Neuroepidemiology Research Program focuses on 1) epidemiologic studies that elucidate risk factors for neurodegenerative disease with an emphasis on the environment and neurodegenerative disease; and 2) environmental and occupational risk factors in neurodegeneration specifically neurotoxicants related to parkinsonism and cognitive impairment. We employ a variety of methods in our research including field-based epidemiology advanced neuroimaging and administrative data studies across three continents. Our highly multidisciplinary team aims to solve intractable problems such as the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases using innovative research methods.
We are seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team. Engages in laboratory translational or clinical research under the direction and guidance of a faculty member developing skills necessary for success as an independent investigator.
Responsibilities Include:
- Aspires to excellence in work quality and quantity.
- Shows growth technically and intellectually.
- Contributes to mentor-directed research.
- Develops skills in a research and/or clinical specialty
- Demonstrates potential to launch an extramurally-funded research program.
- Brings added value to the collective skill set in the mentors group.
- Develops problem solving skills in technical and conceptual components of project execution.
Qualifications
Laboratory or clinical research at the post baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty members line of study required.
Beyond minimum required experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline preferred.
Education
Ph.D. post-baccalaureate M.D. or . degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor required. Doctoral degree in a relevant field of endeavor preferred.
Special Skills
Familiar with basic computer mathematical scientific reasoning and oral and written communication skills as appropriate required.
Proficient in basic computer mathematical scientific reasoning and oral and written communication skills as appropriate preferred.
Laboratory or clinical technical and/or interpersonal skills as appropriate required.
Technical and/or conceptual expertise in a relevant field preferred.
Employment Type
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