Cerebrovascular Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Cerebrovascular Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
YesJob Summary:
Geisingers Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Cerebrovascular Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The role involves hands-on mentorship and professional development offering a clear path to becoming an independent investigator. This position is well-suited for aspiring neurosurgeons who aim to integrate clinical practice with research. It is a competitive and sought-after opportunity providing a strong salary and benefits package within an experienced research community.Job Duties:
Your Role:
- Focused Research: Engage in detailed studies within the cerebrovascular domain applying your expertise to advance ongoing projects. Your contributions will play a crucial role in our continuous quest for knowledge.
- Data Analysis and Protocol Development: Interpret research data to inform future studies develop research protocols and work under the guidance of principal scientists to shape the direction of investigations.
- Collaborative Environment: Begin with mentorship from experienced faculty and have the opportunity for growth. As your skills develop your role may evolve to include mentoring peers and leading aspects of research projects.
- Knowledge Sharing: Present your findings to the scientific community both within Geisinger and at external scientific venues. This engagement will elevate your research while contributing to the broader discourse in neurosurgical science.
Duration: 12 months
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
Why Choose Geisinger
- Supportive Community: Our department is known for its collaborative spirit where everyones contributions are valued. We support your professional growth and provide a nurturing environment for you to thrive.
- Balance and Growth: We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer a conducive environment for you to pursue your research ambitions while maintaining personal well-being.
- Making a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to our understanding of cerebrovascular diseases with the potential to inform better treatments and improve patient outcomes. This role is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the field of neurosurgery.
Access to Geisinger MyCode:
Geisinger offers unique research opportunities through MyCode one of the largest biobank programs in the United States. Fellows may leverage MyCodes extensive genomic and health data resources integrating this information into the cerebrovascular research. MyCodes access to genetic data linked with electronic health records provides valuable insights that can inform research on disease risk treatment response and precision medicine approaches in cerebrovascular conditions.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Medical degree or doctoral degree (MD PhD) or equivalent.
- Proven track record of publications as a first or senior author.
- Experience in data analysis and protocol development including independent statistical analysis. Versatility with statistical software such as R SPSS MATLAB SAS STATA MedCalc or GraphPad Prism is essential.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded and experienced research community.
- Applicants requiring a visa are welcome to apply.
Application Process:
Candidates are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) a statement of research interests (detailing prior research experience and future goals) and contact information for three references. Inquiries and applications should be directed to .
Virtual/Remote Research Fellowship:
A remote mentored research opportunity is available for qualified candidates interested in participating in Geisingers cerebrovascular research projects. Virtual fellows may engage in various activities including research and project design literature reviews statistical analysis writing and graphical design. Please note that virtual fellows will not hold an official affiliation with Geisinger and no access to electronic health records or protected health information will be provided. This opportunity serves as a valuable introduction to the program and may serve as a potential pathway toward a future cerebrovascular fellow position.
Education:
Doctoral Degree- (Required) Doctoral Degree-Behavioral Science (Preferred)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon - State of PennsylvaniaSkills:
Reference Content Research Analysis Research And Development Function Research Documents Research MethodologiesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Employment Type
Full-Time
