Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor to join the IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences team in Indianapolis. The successful candidate will conduct research in MRI technology, collaborate with teams, and develop testing procedures to innovate diagnostic techniques.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including insurance and retirement plans. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree related to medical imaging and have experience in research environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement testing procedures for new MRI technologies.
• Experience with cross-functional team collaboration.
• Proficient in conducting research and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to develop new MRI technologies.
• Collaborate to design and refine MRI techniques.
• Provide technical support to team members.

Skills

Research and analysis

Technical support and guidance

Collaboration

Troubleshooting technical issues

Testing procedures development

Education

Doctoral degree in electrical or biomedical engineering or medical physics

Job description

Overview

Title Assistant/Associate/Full Research Professor Specific Title Appointment Type Scientist Track Faculty Department IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

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.

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.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation.

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

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

Department Contact for Questions

Carla Ewing,
Associate Director, HR, IUSM Radiology & Imaging Sciences
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Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number IUSM-02448-2026