Neuroimaging Engineer - Psychiatry

Washington University; Missouri; Presencial; USD 53.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Neuroimaging Engineer to assist with fcMRI processing and analyses for projects involving infant and school-age data.

The role collaborates with a Neuroimaging Technician II and reports to a Senior Neuroimaging Engineer and faculty experts in image processing and statistics. Primary duties include developing statistical approaches, designing algorithms for MRI data, and maintaining analysis programs.

Formación

• BS or MS in engineering or neuroscience required.
• Experience with fcMRI and data analysis preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and UNIX is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and applies statistical analyses to neuroimaging data using MATLAB.
• Designs and implements algorithms for MRI data analysis.
• Maintains analysis software and documentation.
• Troubleshoots software and supports data processing streams.

Conocimientos

Python

MATLAB

Unix

fMRI

Data analysis

Statistics

Engineering

Teamwork

Educación

BS in Engineering

BS in Neuroscience

MS in Engineering

MS in Neuroscience

Descripción del empleo

Neuroimaging Engineer - Psychiatry# Join us today## Neuroimaging Engineer - PsychiatryApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98464# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Dr. John Pruett is seeking a Neuroimaging Engineer to assist with fcMRI processing and analyses for several large projects involving infant and school-age data from subjects with and without autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome. This position in our lab will involve work with a Neuroimaging Technician II, and report to a Senior Neuroimaging Engineer and faculty who are experts in image processing analytics and statistics.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Develops and applies advanced statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging and related data using MATLAB tools for the purpose of analyzing neuroimaging data.* Designs, develops, and implements computer algorithms and software for analyzing functional and structural MRI data of the brain and maintains data analysis programs developed over time for those data for neuroimaging-related neuroscience research purposes.* Evaluates and resolves software problems for both existing and develops analysis streams for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.* Prepares program descriptions and documentation both for newly developed and existing analysis software for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.* Assumes responsibilities for software development and effective implementation of the software for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.* Maintains, troubleshoots or repairs a mix of both standard and customized equipment to include both equipment used during MRI scanning and equipment used outside of the scanner for subject training and testing for the purpose of conducting neuroimaging-related neuroscience studies.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment. Physical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Equipment* Office equipment.* Lab/research equipment.* Clinical/diagnostic equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor's degree**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Preferred Qualifications:*** Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and UNIX.* BS or MS in engineering or neuroscience, and/or several years of experience with fcMRI & strong computer programming skills will be essential to this position. Some evening hours may be required for MRI scanning.This position is on-campus/on-site.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Engineering, B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, M.S. - Master of Science - Engineering, M.S. - Master of Science - Neuroscience**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Communication, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Hardware Configurations, Interdisciplinary Communications, MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), Research Labs, Statistics, Team Collaboration, Unix Systems# **Grade**G11# **Salary Range**$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. 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