What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuroimaging Scientist position at University of Florida?
The Neuro-Technology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases invites applications for a highly motivated Neuroimaging Scientist to join our team focused on innovative research in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of neurological diseases including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Tourette syndrome and other disorders. This position is part of a close-knit team of world experts in the newly formed Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and other team members to develop novel therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
The Neuroimaging Scientist will perform work central to the development of data analysis pipelines, supervision of data analysis quality assurance, and troubleshooting. This team member will also assist in projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions including finite element modeling, PET/MRI, MR diffusion imaging, computed tomography (CT), and machine learning tools for neuroimaging. The individual will be expected to interact with other teams to facilitate program activities and may serve as an advisor to faculty and lab staff to meet schedules or to resolve technical problems. The Neuroimaging Scientist will be expected to train students who work on relevant projects in data analysis methods.
The successful candidate must have strong technical skills with a background in medical imaging data analysis and excellent written and oral communication skills. The individual will work on maintenance and execution of standard data analysis packages and on development of unique data analysis and data visualization pipelines. This position requires creativity and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Duties to include:
- Medical image (MRI, DWI, CT) processing using open-source programs such as Seg3d, Slicer, ANTS or similar
- Generation of brain tractography using DSI Studio, MRTrix or similar
- Generation of finite element meshes using SCIRun, COMSOL or similar; simulation
- Modeling and visualization using SCIRun, COMSOL or similar.
- Data management and storage of human subjects’ data using Dropbox, XNAT, or similar.
Contribute to projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions including finite element modeling, PET/MRI, MR diffusion imaging, computed tomography (CT), and machine learning tools for neuroimaging. Develop new image processing and analysis pipelines.
- Ensure that UF and NIH policies are followed regarding protection of human subjects’ data and responsible conduct of research.
- Ensure compliance with data sharing requirements from funding agency. Format and upload data to public repositories such as DABI or OpenNeuro.
The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is located in Gainesville, which is a vibrant, affordable city in Alachua County, Florida and serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north central Florida region. The city is known for its nature parks, sport events, museums, and mild winters and warm summers. The city is centrally located for day trips to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, theme parks including Disney World, and other cities includes Orlando and Tampa.
$60,000 - $65,000
Doctoral degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology or a closely related field; or a master's degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology, or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology, or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.
- Degree(s) in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, medical imaging, applied mathematics or a related discipline
- 1-2 years of experience in medical imaging analysis
- Technical understanding of imaging DICOM standard and conversion to other image file formats (nifti, NRRD, etc.)
- Familiarity with image database software such as XNAT, PACS
- Experience with statistical software such as R or similar
- Well developed neuroimaging skills: brain segmentation, diffusion tensor and fiber tractography
- Knowledge of Implantable electrode DBS and pre-operative planning
- Scientific writing and communication
To be considered for this position, applicant must apply at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/ and attach a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and list of 3-5 professional references.
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If accommodations due to a disability are needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
This is a time-limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.