Research Scientist - MR imaging, Hyperpolarization, Physics

Duke University Center for In Vivo Microscopy, Radiology; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Center for In Vivo Microscopy in Durham, NC is seeking a Research Scientist to oversee 129Xe hyperpolarization systems for preclinical and clinical imaging. The role involves system operation, maintenance, and development of technical capabilities.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in biomedical engineering or physical sciences, possess strong hands-on abilities, and have proficiency with vacuum systems and data acquisition techniques. Full-time position, with emphasis on innovative techniques in MR imaging.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; BS in biomedical engineering or physical sciences acceptable.
• Strong hands-on capabilities in systems and software.
• Proficiency with vacuum systems and data acquisition techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hyperpolarization systems.
• Oversee equipment upgrades and performance enhancements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.

Skills

Hands-on capabilities

Proficiency with vacuum systems

Data acquisition techniques

Hyperpolarized gas physics

MATLAB

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or physical sciences

BS in biomedical engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Vacuum systems

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C programming

Job description

Research Scientist - MR imaging, Hyperpolarization, Physics

Full-time position.

The Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy, Dept of Radiology has a strong history in high-field magnetic resonance microscopy. One of our research teams develops hyperpolarized 129Xe MR for preclinical imaging of pulmonary disease in small animal models, and for clinical imaging in patients. The person in this position will oversee the operations and continued development of our 129Xe hyperpolarization infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and perform quality assurance of hyperpolarization systems (preclinical and clinical polarizers) and small animal ventilators.
• Oversee equipment upgrades and performance enhancements.
• Order and maintain all gases and consumables required for their use.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and train operators.
• Maintain batch record documentation.
• Assist with preclinical and clinical studies, image archiving, and transfer of images.
• Develop other technical capabilities – coils, pulse sequences, analysis code.
• Initiate, develop, and perform tasks for new projects.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD preferred, but BS (or higher) in biomedical engineering or physical sciences acceptable.
• Strong hands‑on capabilities. Proficiency with vacuum systems, optics, electronics, and computer software/hardware, machining, and data acquisition techniques.
• Additional beneficial skills: hyperpolarized gas physics, vacuum technology, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, electromechanical assembly and testing.

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