Post Doctoral Fellow - USU MASH Program

About the Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow I will serve as a scientific contributor, executing research activities under the technical direction and mentorship of the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Fellow I will contribute to the development of in silico physiological models of hemorrhage, integration with large-animal experimental data, and execution of independent verification and validation (IV&V) studies to evaluate emerging medical technologies.

This is a highly collaborative role working across the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for Biotechnology (4DBio³) laboratory and the Battlefield Shock and Organ Support (BSOS) Lab, supporting research at the intersection of computational modeling, translational science, and trauma care innovation.

This position is 100% onsite at the Uniformed Services University Offsite 4DBio³ Laboratory in Rockville, MD. A thorough government background check will be administered.

About the Program

The USU Center for Biotechnology develops and applies advanced biotechnologies to enhance the readiness, health, and well-being of America's Warfighters, veterans, and families. It champions a multidisciplinary approach that unites DoD and federal researchers, clinicians, academic collaborators, and industry partners across traditional and emerging scientific fields. The Center's research spans a broad portfolio including advanced imaging, on-demand blood products, organ-on-chip and micro physiological systems, wound care, traumatic brain injury diagnostics, and point-of-need medical devices. The Geneva Foundation serves as the nonprofit partner for 4DBio³, managing the federal grants and cooperative agreements that support the Center's research, education and training, and scholarship activities.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required
• 1-2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
• Specialized knowledge of quantifying motion of a conformed flow-diverting stent (FDS) against the aneurysmal vessel wall to analyze whether mechanical interactions could be detrimental to the stability of aneurysms; experience with a biofidelic silicone phantom fabricated based on the digital subtraction angiography of patient’s blood vessel
• Specialized knowledge of triboelectric charge on particles in helical gas/solids pipe flow systems and the effect of electric charge on particle-pair relative velocity in isotropic turbulence
• Experience in creating in silico and/or in vitro models of cardiovascular systems
• Experience in creating hardware and software for micro-shock tubes for study of blast overpressure
• Knowledge of military system, preferred.
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office SoftwarE

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist the Principle Investigator, Co-Investigators and research team in the performance the research study
• Contribute to the drafting and submitting of abstracts, manuscripts and reports for dissemination 
• Prepare progress reports on research as required
• Analyze and write-up data
• Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences
• Provide data management assistance
• Provide project close-out support