Research Assistant - Cerebrovascular Laboratory 50
Research Assistant - Cerebrovascular Laboratory 50
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The Cerebrovascular Research Lab in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Neurology invites applications for a postbaccalaureate Research Assistant to conduct computational and clinical research (RA) about ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. This position will gain an indepth understanding of clinical and imaging techniques for the management of cerebrovascular disease with the opportunity to publish original research articles in peerreviewed scientific journals pertaining to stroke and neurology.
The Cerebrovascular Research Lab does a lot of image processing and computational fluid dynamic simulations in collaboration with other laboratories.
Responsibilities include:
- Utilize image processing tools 3D Slicer MATLAB VMTK) for computational analysis of brain aneurysms and intracranial plaques.
- Maintain a highresolution MRI database of patients with cerebrovascular disease.
- Aid in the recruitment enrollment and 7T/3T MRI acquisition of patients in IRB approved clinical research studies.
- Prototype 3D anatomical models to simulate flow through brain aneurysms
- Collaborate with research and industry groups to advance multidisciplinary investigations.
- Draft and publish manuscripts to summarize key findings of research experiments conducted in the lab.
- Perform preliminary statistical analysis with the support of statisticians.
- Manage database collaborations with other institutions through Red Cap and LSS drives.
- Deidentify images and DICOM files to share with other collaborators and databases.
- Other duties as assigned
Principal Investigator:
Edgar A. Samaniego MD MS
Associate Professor of Neurology Neurosurgery and Radiology
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Associate Professor of Neurology Neurosurgery and Radiology
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Pay Grade: 3A of Time: 50
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00am5:00pm. Hours are flexible as long as clear objectives are achieved.
Location: UIHC Main Campus.
This position is eligible to participate in remote work when completing image processing and coding duties. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Successful candidates who participate in remote work must comply with requirements of the remote work program and related policies.
This position is eligible to participate in remote work when completing image processing and coding duties. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Successful candidates who participate in remote work must comply with requirements of the remote work program and related policies.
Please note: This is a specified term position that will last 12 months. An extension may be reviewed after the initial 12 months but is not guaranteed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in biomedical/mechanical engineering preferred.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
- Ability to selfdirect and take initiative on new projects
- Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of MRI or interest in neuroimaging
- Basic understanding of mechanical computational analyses such as CFD/FEA
- Basic understanding of prototyping/fabrication techniques
- Understanding of HIPPA and IRB human subject policies
- Studies on computer sciences and/or biomedical engineering.
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five 5 professional references may be requested at a later point in the recruitment.
Please direct questions to Erin Curry ator
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