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PeopleAdmin, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Radiology and the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for a faculty position in the area of MR Physics. The BRIC houses a 3T MR, a hybrid PET/MR, a 7T MR, and a 9.4T small animal MR scanner, offering a rich environment for translational imaging research.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team across imaging acquisition, analysis, statistics, informatics, and hardware, contributing

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong record in MR imaging approaches and methods.
• Experience with MR sequence programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop MR imaging protocols and resolve MR system issues.
• Conduct regular QC for BRIC scanners and ensure image quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on imaging research and applications.

Skills

MR Physics

Sequence programming

MR imaging

Quality control

Imaging informatics

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens platform

MR hardware

Image analysis software

Job description

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Radiology and the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invite applications for a faculty position in the area of MR Physics. The State of North Carolina has made significant investment to establish the Biomedical Research Imaging Center, an institution center dedicated to imaging research. The BRIC houses a comprehensive collection of human and animal imaging devices. Of particularly relevant to this position are the 3T whole body MR, hybrid PET /MR scanner, whole body 7T MR scanner, and a 9.4T small animal MR scanner. The applicant will join a multidisciplinary imaging research team consists of investigators with diverse yet complementary expertise, including imaging acquisition (MR, PET, SPECT, CT, ultrasound, and optical imaging), image analysis, imaging statistics and informatics, imaging hardware (MR, CT, and optical imaging), and clinical applications/translations. The candidate will serve as the MR faculty advisor working with multi-disciplinary teams of investigators to provide consultations of developing and implementing MR imaging protocols and resolve technical problems that may arise from MR system related issues. In addition, the candidate will conduct regular QC for the scanners housed in the BRIC as well as facilitate quality control of the acquired images by different studies.

The candidate should possess strong MR physic background. Candidates with MR sequence programming experience are preferred. Although the candidate is not required but is strongly encouraged to develop her/his research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent areas and are expected to have an outstanding record in developing MR imaging approaches.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates should have extensive experience on sequence programming, particularly on Siemens platform. The successful candidate is expected to facilitate the operations of MR imaging services in the Biomedical Research Imaging Center and to effectively contribute to the missions of the Department of Radiology and BRIC .

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

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