Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Indiana University is recruiting a faculty-level researcher to advance cutting-edge MRI technologies, including cardiovascular and interventional MRI, within the Medical Imaging Research Center of the IU School of Medicine.

The position will support interdisciplinary teams, drive impactful science for next-generation diagnostics and therapies, and contribute to the department’s ongoing research initiatives across Indiana and beyond.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in electrical/biomedical engineering or medical physics.
• Experience in medical imaging research and development.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop MRI technologies and pulse sequences for radiology and imaging sciences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine cardiovascular and interventional MRI techniques.
• Develop testing procedures to evaluate performance and reliability of MRI methodologies.
• Stay updated with advances in science and technology relevant to the field.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of technical documents, patents, and publications.
• Present at conferences, workshops, and training sessions.

Skills

MRI research

Pulse sequence design

Interventional MRI

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in electrical/biomedical engineering or medical physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor

The Medical Imaging Research Center at Indiana University School of Medicine is recruiting a faculty-level candidate to work with interdisciplinary teams to support cutting‑edge programs in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular MRI, interventional MRI, and other areas that address the unmet needs in cardiovascular health. The position is expected to help drive impactful science that delivers on the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics in cardiovascular care in Indiana and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support the development of new MRI technologies and pulse sequences with application in radiology and imaging sciences
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, prototype, and refine cardiovascular and interventional MRI techniques and devices
• Develop and implement testing procedures to evaluate the performance and reliability of new diagnostic and interventional MRI methodologies
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in science and technology relevant to the field
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues arising during the research and development process
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, patents, and publications
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Successful candidate will be appointed in the research track at a rank commensurate with experience.
• MIRI will furnish a competitive salary, and the position will be eligible for benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and others.

Basic Qualifications

Doctoral degree in electrical or biomedical engineering or medical physics with training or work experience in medical imaging.

MIRI Vision

With our established reputation in neuroimaging, we are building a bold new vision of our research enterprise by emerging as a powerhouse that includes neuroimaging, cardiovascular imaging and oncology imaging and theranostics research through three discipline‑focused research centers that are part of MIRI, which launched May 2025. Through these strategic imaging research centers, MIRI leverages state‑of‑the‑art approaches in science, engineering and medicine to drive technological advances in imaging. We are consolidating and expanding the current imaging research infrastructure to maximize access to investigators and catalyze innovations in medical imaging research.

Department Contact

Carla Ewing, Associate Director, HR, IUSM Radiology & Imaging Sciences, [e-mail]