Neuroimaging Engineer - Psychiatry

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis; United States; Presencial; USD 53.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Neuroimaging Engineer to assist with fcMRI processing and analyses for infant and school-age data, including subjects with autism and Down syndrome.

The role involves collaboration with a Neuroimaging Technician II and reporting to senior staff in image processing analytics and statistics. Primary duties include developing MATLAB-based analysis pipelines, implementing algorithms for MRI data, documenting software, and ensuring reliable processing

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No specific certification or work experience required.
• Familiarity with fcMRI or MRI data analysis is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and applies statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging data using MATLAB.
• Designs and implements algorithms for analyzing functional and structural MRI data.
• Maintains analysis software and documents new and existing tools.
• Troubleshoots software and data processing pipelines for neuroimaging studies.
• Supports data collection and training activities related to MRI experiments.

Conocimientos

Python

MATLAB

UNIX

Data Analysis

Statistics

Team Collaboration

Research Labs

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Unix Systems

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 / 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.

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