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A position is available in Portland Oregon at the C. Rex and Ruth H. Layton Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease Center in the lab of Dr. Lisa Silbert. Duties include conducting and coordinating an ongoing study of imaging markers of cognitive and motor decline in the elderly. This entails MRI data analysis using customized image-processing routines, the development of new MRI analysis techniques, and development/maintenance of the Layton ADC computing infrastructure. MRI responsibilities extend from the MRI machine’s operation, to working with MRI physicists on research protocol development, and the associated understanding of proper MRI protocol tuning, validation, and quality control. Additional responsibilities include assisting in manuscript preparation, the recruitment and scheduling of subjects, and managing IRB protocols. MRI operator training will be provided at the OHSU Advanced Imaging Research Center. Required Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree with major courses in field of research or; RN or; allied health professional 0-3 years research experience. -Required technical skills include programming in C++/Matlab/shell scripts, and Linux familiarity. Preferred Qualifications: -Master’s degree with major courses in relevant field or; Bachelor’s degree with major courses in field of research (or RN or allied health professional) plus 4 additional years related exp; or Bachelor’s degree plus Current ACRP or SoCRA certification. -3 years research experience -Interaction with elderly subjects requires good people skills. -Experience with at least one computer programming language required (i.e., C++, matlab, etc.). -A previous background in MRI analysis software (i.e., SPM , FSL, FreeSurfer, etc), and general Linux experience Apply Here: http://tinyurl.com/7xqxkxj