"Post Doctoral Associate"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team working on the development of digital twin models for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge project at the intersection of computational modeling, data science, and clinical medicine. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians, intensivists, and computational scientists to develop patient-specific, predictive models using real-world clinical data. The project aims to enhance understanding of disease trajectories, optimize treatment strategies, and support real-time clinical decision-making.

Key Duties

• Develop and refine computational models (e.g., mechanistic, machine learning, or hybrid approaches) for ICU patients.
• Integrate and analyze high-dimensional clinical datasets, including time-series physiological and laboratory data.
• Collaborate with ICU physicians and clinical partners to ensure physiological relevance and clinical applicability.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and dissemination of findings at scientific meetings.
• Work collaboratively and independently with laboratories and researchers within Rutgers.
• Attend and actively participate in both weekly and monthly group research meetings and discussions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, systems biology, or a related field. Strong background in computational modeling, data science, or machine learning. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered. Experience with electronic health records, physiological signal processing, or predictive analytics in healthcare.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting (up to 25 pounds). Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

Salary

According to NIH post doc scales