Title: Neuroimaging quantitative analyst
Department: Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center (RONIC)
Reports to: Associate Director, RONIC
Position Purpose
To lead computational analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team of clinical investigators working with functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Key Accountabilities
Imaging Research
• Responsible for image analysis and image processing, including functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and quantitative analysis of MR imaging.
• Recommends efficient algorithms, writes code for specific applications and automates research image analysis tasks as appropriate.
• Learns, evaluates, and recommends new image processing tools and implements them where necessary.
• Creates and maintains a library of programs with appropriate documentation.
• Performs image quality inspections both routinely and in conjunction with scanner upgrades or other equipment changes, and serves as a consultant in upgrade planning, purchasing, and installation of imaging related equipment.
• Assists scientists in the writing of grant and other research funding applications, scientific papers, progress reports, etc.
Education and Training
• Provides or supervises individualized training for faculty, resident, and post-doctoral researchers, professional staff, and other trainees for data processing on all imaging-related research projects.
• Assists in carrying out statistical modeling of neuroimaging data.
Additional
• Works in collaboration with IT department to ensure that the most up-to-date software is installed.
• Maintains and oversees shared informational resources (e.g., internal library of imaging-related audiovisual media).
Also responsible for developing and extending professional and technical skills to ensure ongoing competence. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of structural and functional MRI analysis.
• Proficiency in Linux operating system. Experience with Windows/Macintosh.
• Strong programming skills with experience in at least one programing language (e.g., MATLAB).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under the pressure of project deadlines.
• Familiarity with brain anatomy.
• Knowledge of data contents of different image media.
• Shell programming and scripting.
• Knowledge of image analysis suites such as FSL, AFNI, SPM.
• Knowledge of MATLAB is an asset.
• Knowledge of online neuroimaging databases and resources. Experience
• 2-5 years of experience in biomedical image analysis.
• Experience working in a high demand academic research environment. Education
• Masters (or higher) in computer science, biomedical engineering, or statistics with specialization in brain MR analysis, or the equivalent.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV), and the names and contact information for three references to the Department of Human Resources, Kessler Foundation, 120 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100, East Hanover, NJ, 07936. Applicants must submit all materials by the priority deadline of April 30, 2017 in order to ensure consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to the Associate Director of the RONIC: Glenn Wylie, [log in to unmask]
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