Postdoctoral Research Associate-Click for Full Posting
The Advanced Aortic Imaging for Clinical and Translational Research (AAI-CTR) Lab at the
University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with clinical
training (MD or equivalent) to join our NIH-funded, multidisciplinary research group. This
position emphasizes clinical research in aortic disease and will support multiple active projects,
with a primary focus on a newly formed multi-center consortium aimed at identifying novel
imaging biomarkers of risk for aortic dissection using pre-dissection imaging data.
UW–Madison Radiology is a leading academic center for imaging research with state-of-the-art
imaging equipment, robust research infrastructure for AI and image analysis, a collegial and
collaborative environment, and strong partnerships with other departments (e.g., Medical
Physics, Surgery, Cardiology) and industry partners.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or equivalent); candidates with a PhD in Epidemiology,
Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, or Medical Physics with strong clinical research
interest and experience will also be considered - Experience building and maintaining clinical research databases
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed
publications demonstrating a scientific background in clinical research - Enthusiasm for exploratory research in areas with limited prior published literature
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Familiarity with basic biomedical research statistics (e.g., correlation, regression) and
willingness to learn new analytical methods; experience with R, STATA, SPSS, or similar
software is a plus - Experience with medical imaging data (CT, MRI), whether through clinical practice or
research - Willing to commit to a minimum 2-year term
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Dr. Nicholas Burris at
nsburris@wisc.edu:
- Cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and outlining relevant skills
and experience - Curriculum vitae
- Reprints of two representative publications
Reference letters will be requested for highly qualified candidate