Post-Doctoral Associate at Center for Magnetic Resonance Research

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

University HSA contributions

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program with counseling

Job summary

A leading research university in Minneapolis is seeking a scientist for a collaborative project on non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging. Candidates must hold a PhD and have experience in MRI/MRS data acquisition, publications, and team collaboration. Responsibilities include developing imaging sequences and mentoring students. The role offers a salary between $63,480 and $77,076, with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with research participants and/or clinical patients.
• Commitment to team science and multi-departmental collaboration.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing MR spectroscopy data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate various sequences in healthy volunteers at 10.5 T.
• Perform spectral processing and critical analysis of data quality.
• Archive data and summarize results, preparing manuscripts and presentations.
• Mentor students and pursue research activities.

Skills

PhD in physics, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science, neuroscience or similar field

Experience acquiring and analyzing magnetic resonance spectra or images

Track record of scientific publications

Experience in acquiring MRI or MRS data from human subjects

Good communication skills

Education

PhD

Job description

About the Job

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in physics, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science, neuroscience or similar field
• Experience acquiring and analyzing magnetic resonance spectra or images
• Track record of scientific publications

Preferred:

• Experience in acquiring MRI or MRS data from human subjects
• Experience acquiring and analyzing MR spectroscopy data
• Commitment to team science and multi‑departmental collaboration
• Good communication skills
• Experience working with research participants and/or clinical patients

Duties/Responsibilities

The Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota seeks a scientist to join a collaborative research program developing a non‑invasive magnetic resonance imaging tool to interrogate human brain metabolism using the ultra‑high field 10.5 T whole‑body human MRI scanner and a novel dynamic deuterium to proton exchange MRS approach. The research will be conducted at the University’s world‑renowned Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), in collaboration with colleagues from CMRR and other collaborating institutions.

Primary responsibility will be to develop, test and validate various sequences in healthy volunteers at 10.5 T. Additional responsibilities will be spectral processing, critical analysis of data quality, archiving data, summarizing results, preparing manuscript and presentations, interacting with other team members and collaborators, mentoring students, and pursuing research and other scholarly activities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076 (depending on education/qualifications/experience)

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.