Post Doctoral Fellow I

** Job Summary and Responsibilities*
* ** Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroimaging in Parkinson's Disease*
* As a  
** Postdoctoral Fellow** , you will engage in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direct guidance of a faculty member. A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Barrow Neuroimaging Innovation Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) under the mentorship of Dr. Ashley Stokes. The fellow will contribute to a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development application and analysis of advanced MRI techniques to investigate neuropathological changes in Parkinson's disease across both clinical and preclinical models.

Daily, you will develop skills essential for your success as an independent investigator, including conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific discourse and publications. Key methodologies include advanced diffusion and functional MRI for the assessment of brain connectivity and network integrity.

Success in this role requires strong scientific curiosity, a rigorous research approach, a commitment to learning, and the ambition for leadership in your field. The successful candidate will join a dynamic collaborative team within an internationally recognized clinical research environment.

+ Aspires to excellence in work quality and quantity.

+ Shows growth technically and intellectually.

+ Contributes to mentor-directed research.

+ Demonstrates capabilities to produce quality original research or clinical care.

+ Develops skills in a research and/or clinical specialty

+ Demonstrates potential to launch an extramurally-funded research program.

** Job Requirements*
* Required

+ Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or

D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor

+ Laboratory or clinical research at the post-baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty member's line of study,

Preferred

+ Experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline

+ PhD in neuroscience biomedical engineering physics or a related discipline

+ Prior experience in MRI research and/or neurodegenerative disease models is highly desirable

Where You'll Work

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** Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

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* Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

+ Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

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+ Level I Trauma Center:
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Why SJHMC?

+ Culture of Excellence & Well-being:
We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

+ Community &

Collaboration:

Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

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This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of human kindness.

** Pay Range*
* $24.33 - $36.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.