Post-Doctoral Associate at Center for Magnetic Resonance Research

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous time off

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

HSA contributions

Disability and life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Financial counseling services

Assistance program with counseling

Job summary

The Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota seeks a scientist to join a collaborative program developing a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging tool to interrogate human brain metabolism using a 10.5 T MRI and a dynamic deuterium-to-proton MRS approach.

Primary responsibility is to develop, test and validate sequences in healthy volunteers at 10.5 T, with duties including spectral processing, data quality checks, archiving results, preparing manuscripts and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate MRI sequences in healthy volunteers at 10.5 T.
• Spectral processing, data quality checks, archiving results, and preparing manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

MRI data analysis

Publications

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/biophysics/biochemistry or related

Tools

MR spectroscopy

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 356798

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 9546

Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

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 is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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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.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.