Assistant/Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Biomedical Sciences Department. The successful candidate will build a research program in functional and structural neuroimaging as a core member of the BRIIC initiative.

Research areas of interest include traumatic brain injury and repair, brain development and aging, neurodegeneration, and machine learning for neuroimaging.

Qualifications

• PhD, DO, MD or comparable doctoral degree with significant MRI and fMRI expertise.
• Preference for candidates with current or previous funding in research.
• Experience in functional and structural neuroimaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build a research program in functional and structural neuroimaging as part of the BRIIC initiative.
• Advance research areas such as traumatic brain injury, brain development, aging, and neurodegeneration.
• Collaborate with clinicians and other researchers; leverage generous scanner time for research.

Skills

MRI/fMRI expertise

Neuroimaging research

Education

PhD/DO/MD or equivalent

Tools

3T MRI scanner

fMRI data analysis

Job description

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Biomedical Sciences Department at the Old Westbury, NY campus. The Department is made up of over 15 faculty with active research programs in areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, and cancer.

NYITCOM has recently established the Biomedical Research Imaging and Innovation Center (BRIIC) which has a newly acquired 3T MRI scanner (Phillips MR7700), capable of fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, multi-nuclei imaging, and gated cardiac imaging. Nordic Neurolabs software and peripherals are already present for acquisition, processing, and analysis of fMRI data.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to build a research program in functional and structural neuroimaging as a core member of the Biomedical Research Imaging and Innovation Center (BRIIC) initiative at the Old Westbury, NY campus.

Research areas of particular interest include traumatic brain injury and repair, brain development and aging, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. Autism), neurodegeneration (e.g.Parkinson’s Disease), machine-learning for neuroimaging, but other exciting research areas involving fMRI-based neuroimaging are of interest. The candidate should be open to collaborations with clinicians studying neuro-musculo-skeletal medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, sports-related injuries, and E-Sports. Generous scanner time specifically for research is included in this position.

Full-time imaging support staff and faculty are already present including a fellowship-trained radiologist and MRI technician.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD, DO, MD or other comparable doctoral degree with significant expertise in magnetic resonance imaging and fMRI. Preference will be given to applicants with current or previous record of funding.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $150,000.00/Yr.