POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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The Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories (RAI Labs), within the Radiology Department at Duke University Medical Center, is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. The Postdoctoral Associate will integrate as a member of this team, and will lead independent and collaborative projects focused on advancing quantitative imaging science with respect to longitudinal studies. Duties will include analyzing clinical and simulated data, developing pulmonary disease models, and manuscript preparation. The position offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and collaboration within a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in medical physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in medical imaging, imaging simulation, and machine learning.
• Programming in Python, MATLAB, C, CUDA.

Other Requirements:

• This position is hybrid eligible. The position is partially remote, and the employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state.

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Position Description:

• The term of this appointment is limited (up to 5 years with a possible extension for an additional year)
• The appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship, which may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.
• The appointment is not part of a clinical research training program, unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is a primary purpose of the appointment.
• The appointee works under the supervision of a scholar or a department at Duke University.
• The appointee has the freedom, and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

Choose Duke.

Join one of the nation's leading academic radiology departments, where innovation, collaboration, and compassionate patient care drive everything we do. At Duke Radiology, you'll work alongside internationally recognized faculty and talented colleagues who value mentorship, growth, and interdisciplinary teamwork. We foster an environment where new ideas are encouraged, professional development is supported, and every team member plays a meaningful role in advancing imaging, research, and patient outcomes. Whether you're excited about cutting-edge technology, academic opportunities, or delivering exceptional clinical care, Duke Radiology offers a dynamic and rewarding place to build your career.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 70,019.00 to USD $140,038.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate 's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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