Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Vacancies)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Cardiology 5-Meb
Overview	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medial School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct specialized cardiovascular research techniques and procedures with focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms that will promote precision medicine and predict outcomes. The Postdoc will work collaboratively with other research scientists with the same interest and background. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs specialized research techniques and procedures related to phenotypic characterization of cardiovascular disease using available signal-based and imaging techniques. Compiles and analyzes data using machine learning techniques; yield appropriate conclusions and recommendations in support of further research, research publications, and grant applications. Assists in the establishment of performance standards, development of research protocols, and coordination of multiple research projects. Assists with the instruction and training of students, fellows, residents, and research assistants.in laboratory techniques/procedures specific to cardiovascular artificial intelligence and digital health. Assists in maintaining laboratory records and files.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	AAUP
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidate must hold a PhD or MD degree. Must have relevant background in Biological/Biomedical Sciences or related Engineering field with a specific focus in cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, and cardiac imaging. Must have experience in clinical and/or basic research, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Candidates in All But Degree (ABD) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data analysis and machine learning, such as Python, R, or MATLAB. Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team. Prior experience in mentoring or supervising junior researchers (e.g., graduate students or research assistants) is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, or scikit-learn is a plus.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting (up to 25 pounds). Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions	Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. Ability to follow all safety precautions in the laboratory.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2010
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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