UTHealth Houston · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Orthopedic Research - Biomotion Lab
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelUTHealth Houston is dedicated to advancing healthcare through scientific discovery and innovation. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Human Biomotion Lab, focusing on shoulder biomechanics and soft-tissue health, where the fellow will drive a longitudinal study on factors affecting bone fracture healing and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results
Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees
Reads and evaluates literature
Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels
Have strong written and oral communication skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience conducting clinical research
Knowledge and experience in biomechanical analyses using Visual3D or similar
Strong programming skills in MATLAB
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Strong written and oral skills
Strong publication record of peer-reviewed journal papers and conference abstracts
Experience in statistical analysis
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience with biplane video x-ray imaging of the shoulder or other joints
Experience with CT/MR image segmentation and quantitative analyses
Experience with electromyography and isokinetic data processing
Experience with grant writing
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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