Researcher/Scientist III, Biomedical Engineering
Posting Number: req22984
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The laboratory of Dr. Nan-kuei Chen at the Department of Biomedical Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Researcher/Scientist III to work on research studies focused on development of advanced neurological MRI pulse sequences and reconstruction and application to aging research. This research will utilize multi-contrast MRI approaches, ranging from structural MRI, to functional MRI, to perfusion MRI, to iron-sensitive imaging, to study human brains across the age.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing pulse sequences for multi-contrast MRI (e.g., structural MRI, functional MRI, diffusion MRI, perfusion MRI, iron-sensitive imaging).
- Performing human MRI experiments.
- Analyzing the acquired MRI data using advanced k-space reconstruction procedures, as well as appropriate statistical approaches.
- Reporting the findings in scientific journals, and presentations in scientific conferences.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent laboratory and analytical skills and commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
- Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing statistics analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to conduct research independently and within a team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related areas.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in writing MRI pulse sequences that are compatible with Siemens MRI scanners (that are being used in our Precision Aging Network studies at the University of Arizona).
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
8
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Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Researchers & Scientists
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Nan-kuei Chen
nkchen@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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