MR Imaging Scientist

UCSF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an MR Imaging Scientist to join its innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop an independent research program while collaborating with leading scientists in the field. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research, focusing on MR physics and pulse sequence development, and will have the chance to teach and mentor the next generation of medical professionals. With a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in biomedical imaging.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan membership

Competitive faculty salaries

Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Must develop an independent research program of excellence.
• Experience in MR physics and pulse sequence programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and researchers for data evaluation.
• Teach residents and students in the field of radiology.

Skills

MR physics

Pulse sequence development

Image reconstruction

Pulse sequence programming

Collaboration with researchers

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

MD/PhD

Postgraduate research experience

Tools

Siemens scanners

GE scanners

Job description

The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, is expanding its research programs and invites applications for the position of MR Imaging Scientist. The appointment level (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will depend on the candidate's qualifications and interests, within the In-Residence or Adjunct series.

Faculty members are expected to develop an independent research program of excellence and demonstrate success as an independent investigator with a strong background in MR physics, pulse sequence development, and image reconstruction. Experience in pulse sequence programming on multi-vendor platforms, such as Siemens and GE scanners, is essential. Responsibilities also include collaborating with basic scientists and clinical researchers in planning, conducting, and evaluating data, as well as teaching residents, fellows, medical students, and master's students.

Candidates must hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related fields, with postgraduate or postdoctoral research experience, ideally totaling at least two years. Applicants must list all current and pending qualifications in their application materials. The selected candidate must meet all qualifications at the time of appointment.

The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging offers highly competitive faculty salaries aligned with national benchmarks. The university provides comprehensive health and retirement benefits, among other perks. For more details, please visit:

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay based on rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position also includes membership in the UC Retirement Plan, providing eligibility for additional compensation.