2025-03-12
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25001420)
Position Summary:
Working on a project focusing 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 and Responsibilities:
• Assist in identifying potential research study participants in clinic.
• Contribute to data processing, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Write abstracts and manuscripts based upon the results.
• The position with also work with our collaborators during the research project to ensure that clinically relevant analyses are being performed.
Expectations:
• 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
Please refer to https://www.oacd.health.pitt.edu/administrators/appointment-procedures as a reference.
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