MRI Research Chief & Imaging Center Director

UTHealth Houston; Texas; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Chief of MRI Research and Director of the MRI Center. This senior position at McGovern Medical School requires an MD/PhD or Ph.D. in a related field, alongside leadership skills and experience in MRI applications. Responsibilities include overseeing the MRI facility, establishing a strong research program, mentoring faculty, and collaborating with various investigators. A competitive compensation package and opportunities for research collaboration are available.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or Ph.D. in an area closely related to magnetic resonance imaging.
• Significant experience in MR applications for clinical conditions.
• Familiarity with latest developments in MRI/MRS.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer the MRI facility including staff supervision.
• Establish an MRI research program and apply for funding.
• Collaborate with investigators from within and outside UTH.
• Assist MRI users with protocol development and data analysis.
• Teach and mentor residents and junior faculty.

Skills

Leadership skills

Administrative skills

MRI protocol development

Data analysis

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

MD/PhD or Ph.D. in related field

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates for the position of Chief of MRI Research and Director of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center. This is a senior position, Associate Professor or Professor, requiring leadership and administrative skills.

The MRI Center houses UPMR790 3Tpet/mr and Bruker Biospec 7T animal scanners. The MRI Center is located in a 5,000-square-foot facility on the ground floor of McGovern Medical School.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Direct and administer the MRI facility that includes the supervision of the MRI staff;
• Establish a strong MRI research program and apply for extramural funding;
• Establish strong collaboration among investigators from within and outside UTHealth;
• Help the MRI users develop the MRI protocols and assist them with the data analysis
• Teach Residents and others as assigned by the Departmental Chair;
• Mentor Junior Faculty.
  
  

Qualifications:

• MD/PhD or Ph.D degree in an area very closely related to magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy;
• Significant experience in the application of MR to various clinical conditions;
• Thorough familiarity with the latest developments in the field of MRI/MRS.
• Outstanding track record in peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding, with a national and international reputation.
  
  

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Opportunities exist for research collaboration with investigators throughout the Health Science Center.