Post Doctoral Fellow (NND-Neuroscience)

About the role

The Imaging Core within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, is currently seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team. Our work consists of performing scans on the Bruker MRI for funded projects, developing a novel MRI sequence on the Bruker and Siemens systems, performing image analysis of both preclinical and clinical data, writing manuscripts and presentations, and helping with grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• Might teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

Prior Experience

• Familiarity with Bruker, Siemens, or GE MRI scanners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.