Neuroimaging Engineer - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Neuroimaging Engineer to assist with fcMRI processing for infant and school-age data, including subjects with and without autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome.

The role reports to a Senior Neuroimaging Engineer and collaborates with experts in image processing analytics and statistics. Primary duties include developing statistical approaches, designing analysis software for brain MRI data, and maintaining analysis pipelines.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and UNIX.
• BS or MS in engineering or neuroscience, and/or several years of fcMRI experience.
• Strong computer programming skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced statistical methods to neuroimaging data using MATLAB.
• Designs, develops, and implements algorithms for analyzing functional and structural MRI data.
• Evaluates and resolves software problems for existing and new analysis streams.
• Prepares program descriptions and documentation for neuroimaging data analyses.
• Assumes responsibility for software development and implementation for neuroimaging studies.
• Maintains and troubleshoots MRI and training/testing equipment used in studies.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

UNIX

Programming

Neuroimaging

Education

BS or MS in engineering or neuroscience

Job description

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.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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.

Education

Required Qualifications

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

• 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

B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Engineering, B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, M.S. - Master of Science - Engineering, M.S. - Master of Science - Neuroscience

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The 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. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.