Post Doc Res Assoc

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN ECMO AND CRITICAL CARE RESEARCHThe Tonna Research Laboratory, under the leadership of Joseph E. Tonna, MD, MS, within the Department of Surgery, is seeking a forward-thinking Postdoctoral Fellow to work closely with Dr. Tonna, Associate Professor and Department of Surgery, Vice Chair for Research. This position focuses on advancing clinical and translational research in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), and advanced cardiopulmonary rescue therapies, while offering the fellow the opportunity to develop their own independent research and grant-writing skills.Our group leads and contributes to multi-institutional, registry-based, and clinical trial research investigating the optimal use, timing, and management of ECMO/ECLS in critical illness, including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe respiratory failure. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ongoing NIH- and CTSA-supported projects, manuscript preparation, and grant proposal development, with direct mentorship and collaboration opportunities across multiple surgical and critical care disciplines.Minimum QualificationsPhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Nursing, Bioengineering, or a related field.Demonstrated research experience relevant to critical care, cardiogenic shock, or ECMO/ECLS.Proven ability in scientific writing and publication; experience drafting or contributing to grant proposals strongly preferred.Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with statistical programming (R, Stata, or Python).Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.Demonstrated capacity for independent problem solving and initiative in complex research environments.Please include contact information for 2-3 references.

Created: 2025-11-15