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Postdoctoral Scholar - Kim-Lien Nguyen Lab 2021-22

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Position description

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking two candidates for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the VAGLAHS.

The candidate will work with Investigators in the UCLA Magnetic Resonance Research Laboratories (MRRL), the UCLA-VA Division of Cardiology, and the UCLA Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Section of Radiology.

Projects include 1) developing and applying advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging methods to detect and quantify indices of cardiovascular disease in human patients and animal models and 2) image-based computational modeling of the cardiovascular system.

A PhD, MD or MD/PhD is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are expected.

PhD candidates should hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Physiology, or a closely related field. Desired skills include experience in MRI, Siemens IDEA and ICE programming, image reconstruction and processing, and cardiovascular disease research. The candidate is expected to be proficient in MATLAB, C++, Python. Experience
in computational modeling of the cardiovascular system and/or machine learning is also desired.

MD or MD/PhD candidates should have experience in cardiovascular MRI research and/or computational modeling (multiscale biology). Prior experience in cardiovascular interventional procedures and ischemic/infarct modeling in large animals would be ideal. The candidate is expected to have prior first author publications.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD, MD or MD/PhD is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

References will be called or emailed.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06621

Help contact: jpgaines@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA