Postdoctoral Associate - Aortic Imaging & Clinical Research

Postdoctoral Associate

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Division of Vascular Surgery's Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery. The Postdoctoral Associate will focus on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging-based and clinical research in aortic disease. They must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research. The Postdoctoral Associate will receive training under the guidance of the Principal Investigators and collaborating investigators to conduct prospective or retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repairs. Responsibilities include protocol development, study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of clinical and imaging findings, manuscript preparation, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings. This position provides an excellent platform for career development and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in advanced endovascular aortic therapies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Job Duties

• Participates in prospective and retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repair, including protocol development, study design, clinical data collection and management, and imaging data organization and analysis.
• Participates in vascular imaging research that includes CTA/DICOM image acquisition, interpretation, imaging-based outcome analysis, and AI- and digital twin-based research initiatives.
• Develops research protocols, including IRB submissions and amendments, and contribute to coordination of multicenter clinical research studies.
• Works collaboratively and professionally within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating strong communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in support of aortic research projects.
• Performs data analysis and interpretation of clinical and imaging research findings.
• Prepares high-quality abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, scientific reports, and other academic materials for peer-reviewed publications and local, national, and international professional conferences.
• Contributes to scholarly and collaborative research activities.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple research responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.
• Completes assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently, maintain research documentation and data quality standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
• Experience in clinical or imaging-based research.
• Familiarity with vascular imaging software, image post-processing, and AI/machine learning applications in clinical or imaging research is desirable.