Brain MRI Research Scientist - Neuroimaging Leader

Virginia Jobs; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Neuroradiology within the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Research Scientist to advance brain MRI research in normal and pathologic conditions. The successful candidate will work with the Division Chief to facilitate collaborative human brain MRI research across UVA departments.

Responsibilities include designing MRI approaches, training staff, analyzing large datasets, publishing manuscripts, presenting at

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with dissertation using human neuroimaging methods.
• Preferred fields include neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology or data science.
• Experience with high-throughput analyses on large datasets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MRI approaches for ongoing and new research projects.
• Train and supervise personnel in advanced brain MRI data analyses.
• Engage with UVA brain imaging community to foster new research directions.
• Analyze large brain MRI datasets, including statistical testing.
• Write and submit peer-reviewed manuscripts and manage the publication process.
• Present results at scientific conferences.
• Pursue extramural funding to perform independently developed research.

Skills

Brain MRI data analysis

High-performance computing

Training junior staff

Manuscript writing

Independent research

Education

PhD in Neuroscience / Cognitive Science / Psychology / Data Science

Masters with significant neuroimaging experience

Tools

SPM

FSL

MRtrix

Freesurfer

Job description

The Division of Neuroradiology within the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia seeks applications for a Research Scientist to advance brain MRI research in normal and pathologic conditions. The successful candidate will work with the Division Chief to facilitate collaborative human brain MRI research across UVA departments.

Responsibilities include designing MRI approaches, training staff, analyzing large datasets, publishing manuscripts, presenting at