Job Posting: Neuroimaging Data Analyst at UMN

Neurostars; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and paid holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading research institution in Minnesota is seeking a research professional in neuroimaging data analysis. The role requires a background in computational techniques and experience with neuroimaging analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS degree with related experience or an advanced degree. Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational techniques for neuroimaging analysis.
• Background in data analysis and neuroimaging.
• Capable of documenting and structuring datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and analyze neuroimaging data.
• Facilitate publication and sharing of data products.

Skills

Bash / Bash scripting

Dataset curation, QA, and documentation

Git / GitHub

High performance compute techniques

Data storage & management

BIDS formatting / conventions

Standard neuroimaging processing techniques

Corrections (e.g. Bias field)

Advanced mathematical techniques

Education

BA/BS degree plus two years of related experience, or an advanced degree

Job description

Position Summary

A research position is available in the Heilbronner Lab 10 in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota. Understanding the neurobiology of complex behaviors requires linking diverse methodologies, species, and analytical approaches. The goal of our lab is to use anatomical connectivity and related techniques to help bridge the major divides in neuroscience.

Job Duties

Manage, process, and analyze neuroimaging data (MRI). The applicant should have a demonstrated background in the general computational techniques underlying modern neuroimaging analysis, as well as the specialized software packages used to conduct such processing. Additionally, the applicant should have demonstrated capabilities relating to the documentation, structuring, and curation of such datasets so as to facilitate subsequent publication, sharing, and reuse of said data products.

• Bash / Bash scripting
• Dataset curation, QA, and documentation

80% - Data Analysis

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus two years of related experience, or an advanced degree, or a combination of education and work experience to equal at least six years.

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Master’s degree in a science or engineering field
• Git / GitHub
• High performance compute techniques (Slurm / job submission systems, Cross system coordination & interaction)
• Data storage & management
• BIDS formatting / conventions
• Standard neuroimaging processing techniques (Alignment / registration / warping/Denoising)
• Corrections (e.g. Bias field)
• Advanced mathematical techniques

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship 1
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [e-mail] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu 1 .