University of Virginia ยท 2 months ago
Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $68K/yrThe University of Virginia is a public research university located in central Virginia, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Biomedical Engineering Department. The role focuses on preclinical MRI applied in mouse models of heart disease, including the development of new MRI methods and testing therapeutic hypotheses.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Focus on preclinical MRI applied in mouse models of heart disease
Apply cardiac MRI to test mechanistic and therapeutic hypotheses in disease models
Develop new MRI methods (pulse sequences and image reconstruction techniques)
Work in the lab of Professor Frederick H. Epstein, PhD, and collaborate with academic cardiologists with expertise in cardiac MRI and heart failure
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in biomedical engineering or a related field, or an M.D. degree with research experience
Experience in preclinical imaging
Experience with handling mice
Skills in histology and tissue analysis
Expertise in the pathophysiology of heart disease
Proficiency in C, C++, MATLAB, and Python programming
Experience with MRI physics and pulse sequence programming (preferably on Bruker systems)
Good communication skills, both written and oral
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