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Position Summary
The Brain Health Imaging Institute (BHII) in the Department of Radiology of Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of postdoctoral research scientist for duration of up to three years. This position is supervised by Dr. Tracy Butler, Associate Professor of Neurology in Radiology and Psychiatry, and BHII Medical Director. Dr. Butler’s research uses MRI and PET to study brain function in normal aging and in disease states including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Current research projects include study of TBI in victims of Interpersonal Violence; a multisite clinical trial of a re-purposed medication for women with AD (LUCINDA); and human studies assessing brain glymphatic and associated clearance mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions to boost clearance.
Postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity interact with and learn from multidisciplinary BHII faculty and have access to state of the art neuroimaging and other equipment including an on-site cyclotron and radiochemistry facilities and multiple MR (3T and 7T), PET/CT and PET/MR scanners. Weill Cornell Medical College, located in the upper east side of New York City, has a vibrant biomedical research community and strong ties to the main Cornell campus in Ithaca and the Tech campus on Roosevelt Island.
Responsibilities:
· Under the direct supervision of Dr. Tracy Butler, develop and apply cutting-edge research methods such as MRI, PET (to study amyloid, tau, brain clearance, inflammation and/or other biological processes) and/or complementary techniques such as statistical interrogation of existing datasets, EEG, neuropathology or biospecimen wet-lab assays to understanding brain functioning in healthy subjects and in subjects suffering from a variety of disease states both common (Alzheimer’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury) and under-studied (victims of Interpersonal Violence, autoimmune encephalopathy.)
· Disseminate research results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at top international conferences
· Support and mentor research of other fellows and students with medical or engineering background
Qualifications:
· MD or PhD in Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or related field
· Significant track record of research and publications in top scientific conferences and journals
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
· Track record of effectively working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Highly Desired
Knowledge in one or more of the following:
· Brain anatomy and physiology
· Neuroimaging including functional/structural MRI and PET
· PET kinetic modeling
· Familiarity with common neuroimage processing tools, e.g. FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, PMOD.
· Statistical or mathematical models of biological systems
To apply: Please send a one-page statement of career goals and research interests and full CV to tab2006@med.cornell.edu with subject title: Application for postdoctoral associate position.
Weill Cornell Medicine:
Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degree sin medicine, WCM also has PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Sloan-Kettering Institute and The Rockefeller University, has established a joint MD-PhD program for students to intensify their pursuit of Weill Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care. WCM is divided into 24 basic science and patient care departments that focus on the sciences underlying clinical medicine and/or encompass the study, treatment, and prevention of human diseases. The basic science and clinical departments are locatd in buildings that straddle York Ave. between 68thand 72ndstreets on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Weill Cornell Medical College has 1781 full-time faculty (3582 total faculty) distributed across 8 basic science and 15 clinical departments. WCM maintains major affiliations with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, the Hospital for Special Surgery, as well as with the metropolitan-area institutions that constitute NYP Healthcare Network.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do
Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research, and education. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Tracy Butler, MD
Medical Director, Brain Health Imaging Institute
Associate Professor of Neurology in Radiology and Psychiatry
Weill Cornell Medicine
Department of Radiology
420 East 70th Street, 427
New York, NY 10021
T 646-248-6734 tab2006@med.cornell.edumailto:tab2006@med.cornell.edu