Postdoctoral Scientist - Gao Lab - Biomedical Imaging Research Institute

Postdoctoral Scientist

Join Dr. Suvai Gunasekaran and their research group as a Postdoctoral Scientist!

The Biomedical Imaging Research Institute (BIRI) is an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to developing and applying state-of-the-art imaging technologies to today's most pressing translational research and clinical questions. Our team collaborates closely with physicians and leading imaging researchers worldwide, uniting technical and clinical expertise in cardiology, neurology, and oncology. We prioritize educating and training future imaging leaders.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The postdoctoral scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period, working independently but in close cooperation and consultation with Dr. Gunasekaran and other Research Scientists. The mission of the Gunasekaran Lab is to develop advanced imaging solutions for pathological activities in the heart and noninvasive detect, diagnose, and monitor cardiovascular diseases. The team has developed cutting-edge MRI technologies, including high-resolution LGE for left atrial fibrosis imaging, as well as non-contrast T1p fibrosis imaging. In addition to novel fibrosis imaging techniques, the lab utilizes 3D Multi-tasking sequences for whole-heart myocardial tissue characterization. Furthermore, there is interest in working in deep learning applications for rapid image reconstruction and automated segmentation techniques.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Research Doctorate (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Physics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in MRI pulse sequence development, computational MRI reconstruction, or quantitative medical imaging. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar scientific programming languages is desirable.
• Experience with machine learning for medical imaging is a plus.
• Strong publication record, communication skills, and ability to work independently in a collaborative research environment.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. Understanding of general research objectives.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.