Assistant Research Scientist-Radiology MR Research Facility
University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

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Position Summary:
The primary function of this position is to develop a translational MR imaging research program focused on neonatal development. The primary focus of this work would be the assessment of cardiac and brain development across the lifespan in children born prematurely. This position would help to build and optimize clinical imaging protocols as well as develop a translational MR imaging research program. The successful applicant would collaborate extensively with researchers and clinicians, within the Department of Pediatrics, who are considered world leaders in the care of extremely preterm infants born as early as 22 weeks and developmental hemodynamics related to the immature heart and circulation. This position would also have strong collaborations with the Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Cardiology as well as with the MR Research Facility. This position is also expected to develop image analysis pipelines for the analysis of anatomical and functional MR imaging data. This will include the development of analysis tools to generate quantitative results from the acquired data. This will include helping optimize existing clinical sequences in cardiac imaging. In addition, this position will report the results from these efforts in scientific publications as well as support the writing and submission of grant applications. Dependent on candidate, performance-based promotion to a tenure-track faculty position is anticipated in line with the strategic development plan of the program.
The incumbent is expected to work in a fast-paced research environment with diverse team of investigators, students, and staff members. The University of Iowa has state-of-the-art MR facilities including a 1.5T Siemens Aera and 3T Siemens Vida in the Stead Family Children's Hospital as well as research dedicated 3T GE Premier and 7T GE MR950 whole body scanners and a 7T GE MR901 for small animal imaging in the MR Research Facility. Finally, we have an open bay for the placement of the next generation Siemens PET/MR when that becomes available.
Position Responsibilities:
Experiments, Simulation, Modeling or Theoretical Investigation:

  • Optimize imaging protocols for neonatal imaging and adapt these for longitudinal studies of cardiac and brain development/function.
  • Identify and define problems, solutions to which can be approached through a scientific research process.
  • Design and execute experiments to better understand neonatal brain and cardiovascular development and how these change in premature infants.
  • Work independently on basic research tasks with oversight by Faculty or Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures.
Data/Research Analysis and Evaluation
  • Collect and perform statistical data analysis. Evaluate data to establish relevance to the problem or problems being investigated.
  • Develop and implement sophisticated MR image analysis pipelines for the analysis of cardiac and brain imaging data.
  • Compare results of scientific investigations to previously published work.
Dissemination of research results
  • Prepare research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, grants and other media.
  • Present results in in departmental seminars and professional meetings.
Research Proposal/Grants:
  • Develop new grant proposals for research and obtain support for new and/or continuing research activities.
  • Maintain liaison with sponsoring agencies and organizations as well as with other research and educational institutions.
  • Participate in determining research priorities and planning programs of research.
  • Contribute to progress reports required by funding agencies.
Services:
  • Provide service to the scientific community, University and General Public.
  • Support the clinical MR service at SFCH - optimization of protocols and collaboration with clinical radiology faculty
  • Review Submitted manuscripts and research proposals.
  • Consult and collaborate with research community.
  • May participate in national and international meetings within discipline.
  • Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Knowledge of and experience with designing, testing and fabricating components, devices and other projects.
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
Please attach a resume and a cover letter as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact amie stewart at amie-stewart@uiowa.edu .
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Education Required
  • A Ph.D. in an engineering or science field such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science is required.
Experience Requirements
  • Training in MR physics and image acquisition.
  • At least 1 year of experience with medical image analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and data analysis skills.
  • At least 1 year of experience with MRI pulse sequence development.
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python) for the development of image analysis pipelines.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
  • Prior postdoctoral training in MR imaging/spectroscopy is.
  • Prior research experience with cardiac or brain MR imaging.
  • Prior success with grant applications and peer-reviewed publications is.
  • Knowledge of Siemens IDEA and GE EPIC pulse programming environments.
  • Prior experience with ultra-high field MR imaging.
  • Prior experience with cluster computing.


Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Asst Research Scientist/Engin
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 5A
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Amie E Stewart
  • Contact Email: amie-stewart@uiowa.edu



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