Description

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006830)

Overall Summary

• The project will focus on improving surgical procedures for knee injuries using state-of-the-art biomedical imaging. The effects of surgery on knee kinematics and cartilage health will be evaluated using biplane radiography and quantitative MRI. The goal is to improve outcomes for patients who sustain knee ligament injuries. The individual will work with our research engineer, research fellows, and students to complete the proposed study. An abstract and research manuscript will be required to document the research efforts.

Duties or Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying potential research study participants in the clinic.

• Contribute to data processing, data analysis, and interpretation of results.

• Write abstracts and manuscripts based on the results.

• The position will also work with our collaborators during the research project to ensure that clinically relevant analyses are being performed.

Expectations or Standards

• Develop skills in data processing from 3T MRI and biplane radiography.

• Experience with analyzing biomedical data.

• Interact actively with co-workers in the lab.

• Attend weekly lab meetings.

• Present research findings at lab meetings.

Qualifications (i.e., degree requirements)

MD

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Full-time regular

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