Postdoc: Pulmonary MRI & Xenon Imaging

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering to develop pulmonary MRI methods. This role requires a PhD awarded within the last five years. The successful candidate will collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative MRI research.

Key responsibilities include developing methodologies for MRI imaging and preparing results for publication. The position offers a salary range of $62,000–$68,000 and requires full-time, on-site work in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field, awarded within the previous five years.
• Full-time research commitment and ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Development of new MRI methods, including pulse sequences and image reconstruction techniques.
• Development of strategies to improve spatial resolution and image contrast of structural lung proton MRI.
• Development of methodology for hyperpolarized xenon imaging.
• Optimization of methodology for hyperpolarized xenon imaging of xenon dissolved in the membrane and red blood cell compartments.
• Preparation of research results for presentation and publication.

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering to develop pulmonary MRI methods. This role requires a PhD awarded within the last five years. The successful candidate will collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative MRI research.

Key responsibilities include developing methodologies for MRI imaging and preparing results for publication. The position offers a salary range of $62,000–$68,000 and requires full-time, on-site work in Charlottesville, VA.