Post-doctoral Associate for Multi-modal MRI/MRS

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (http://www.cmrr.umn.edu/) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to acquire and analyze multi-modal MRI and MR spectroscopy data for clinical studies on 3T and 7T scanners. Major focus areas will be neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes.

The applicant will be expected to acquire and analyze MRI and MRS data obtained from clinical diabetes cohorts on the 3T and 7T Siemens platforms. They will be responsible for data interpretation and preparation of manuscripts in collaboration with clinical and biostatistician team members. Approximately 50% of time will be spent for these activities. In a second project, the applicant will be expected to analyze morphometric, diffusion and resting state MRI and MRS data acquired at 3T under an international, multi-site clinical trial readiness study for a neurodegenerative disease; apply quality control criteria uniformly to all data; provide guidance on the MRI/MRS protocol to other imaging sites; maintain communication with site personnel to resolve issues related to data quality; and be responsible for data interpretation and preparation of manuscripts in collaboration with clinical and biostatistician team members. Approximately 50% of time will be spent for these activities.

The position requires a PhD in Physics, Biomedical/Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical/Electrical Engineering, Biophysical Sciences or a related field. Candidates should have demonstrable experience with in vivo MR methods and with image analysis (e.g. Unix environment, programming/scripting in Matlab, Bash, Python). Demonstrated ability to conduct collaborative research and to work on multiple projects, as well as excellent communication skills, are essential. Experience in data acquisition and programming on the Siemens platform is highly desirable. Prior experience in clinical research and in the fields of neuroscience and magnetic resonance spectroscopy is preferred.

Please apply online via the University of Minnesota's Employment Web Site (Posting requisition number is 322162):

https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs

For information or questions regarding this position, please contact
Gülin Öz, Ph.D.
Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
2021 6th St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: gulin@cmrr.umn.edu

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