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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 5 hours ago

Senior Research Scientist – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Fayetteville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a leading research institution seeking a Senior Research Scientist for their Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R). This role involves managing the MRI facility, conducting multi-modal imaging research, and collaborating with clinical and research partners to support advanced imaging needs.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the I3R MRI facility for safe access and use under federal and state required guidelines

Supervise MRI technologist and other MRI facility personnel

Lead cross-functional projects with internal research and clinical (medical, operations, statistics, regulatory) teams as well as external partners

Design and implement customized MRI (structural, functional, diffusion) image analysis methods, leveraging novel and standard methodologies

Develop and maintain excellent direct relationships with clinical and research partners, supporting them on site or remotely such as setting parameters for MRIs, developing and updating field-specific protocols, adapting and optimizing equipment to their needs

Maintain accurate research records and documentation of procedures

Pursue funding to support the development and evaluation of medical imaging as a lead investigator and as collaborator

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to researchers and graduate students

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

MRI research experienceClinical MRI studiesData analysis techniquesHigh-field Siemens MRIMRI facility managementMedical imaging softwareLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeamwork

Required

PhD or MD in Medical Physics, Engineering, Neuroscience or a relevant field with specific experience in MRI research

More than three years of postdoctoral experience

Experience in designing and executing clinical MRI studies with human participants

Evidence of direct role and contribution to the medical imaging field (publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at imaging-related conferences and/or developed software codes)

Experience in managing multi-faceted and complex data sets and in performing statistical analysis

Preferred

Experience with managing an MRI facility

Experience with high-field Siemens MRI systems

MRI Certified by the American Board of Medical Physics and/or certified by the American Board of MR Safety as an MR Safety Expert

Participation in clinical trials and implementation of MRI biomarkers

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees