GIS Post Doctoral Fellow

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will engage in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

Daily, you will develop skills essential for your success as an independent investigator, including conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific discourse and publications.

Success in this role requires strong scientific curiosity, a rigorous research approach, a commitment to learning, and the ambition for leadership in your field.

The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center (BNAC) is a data science-focused research facility led by Dr. Brad Racette and co-directed by Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, that aims to harness the power of big data to advance understanding of neurological diseases and develop new treatments. This 11,000 square foot state-of-the-art dry laboratory space is located in the Park Central Bioscience hub adjacent to both Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Health Sciences campus. Housed in BNAC are the Racette Laboratory and Criswell Laboratory, which together make up the Neuroepidemiology Research Program. The Neuroepidemiology Research Program focuses on 1) epidemiologic studies, that elucidate risk factors for neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on the environment and neurodegenerative disease; and 2) environmental and occupational risk factors in neurodegeneration, specifically neurotoxicants related to parkinsonism and cognitive impairment. We employ a variety of methods in our research, including field-based epidemiology, advanced neuroimaging, and administrative data studies across three continents. Our highly multidisciplinary team aims to solve intractable problems, such as the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases using innovative research methods.

We are seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team. Engages in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direction and guidance of a faculty member, developing skills necessary for success as an independent investigator.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Aspires to excellence in work quality and quantity.

+ Shows growth technically and intellectually.

+ Contributes to mentor-directed research.

+ Develops skills in a research and/or clinical specialty

+ Demonstrates potential to launch an extramurally-funded research program.

+ Brings added value to the collective skill set in the mentor's group.

+ Develops problem solving skills in technical and conceptual components of project execution.

**Job Requirements**

**Required**

+ Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor

+ Research experience leading to Doctoral degree

+ Laboratory or clinical research at the post baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty member's line of study

+ Familiar with basic computer, mathematical, scientific, reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate

+ Laboratory or clinical technical and/or interpersonal skills as appropriate

**Preferred**

+ Education Doctoral degree in a relevant field of endeavor

+ Beyond minimum required, experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline

+ Technical and/or conceptual expertise in a relevant field

Where You'll Work

**Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)**

**Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.**

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

+ Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

+ Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

+ Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

+ Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

+ Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

+ Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

**Pay Range**

$24.33 - $36.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.