Research Assistant - Radiology
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Department:
SOM KC RadiologyLevendovszky LabPosition Title:
Research Assistant RadiologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
Department of Radiology has an immediate opening for a full time Research Assistant to join a strong magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research lab focused on the cerebrovascular pathology and its interaction with glymphatic biology for the purpose of better understanding neurobiology of Alzheimers disease and related dementias. As a member of the Cerebrovascular Imaging and Analytics (CInA) lab the candidate will be involved in developing purposeful scientifically sound imaging and analysis approaches for an accurate representation of brain physiology. The lab focuses on identifying the best practices in selecting imaging parameters that increase sensitivity to and specificity of the physiological signal being measured. Instead of a generalized pipeline that works for all we tailor processing and analysis steps for each study based on the acquisition image quality and the question to be answered. For this purpose we strategically collaborate with neurologists psychologists radiologists physicists bioengineers and biostatisticians. The position will report to CInA Director Dr. Swati Rane Levendovszky.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Perform preprocessing and pipelining of functional and structural MRI and DTI data; prepare and analyze data for presentation; work at the commandline in for neuroimaging processing and analysis (FSL AFNI inhouse software tools).
Assist with modifying computer scripts dedicated to analysis tasks.
Prepare figures for presentations and manuscripts and assist in manuscript and grant preparation this includes writing methodology reports.
Prepare documentation data analysis workflow and other experimental practices.
Attend and participate in CINA meetings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelors degree including collegelevel course work in statistics or one year of work experience in statistics analysis or research OR equivalent education/experience.
Work Experience:
One year of work experience in statistics analysis or research OR equivalent education/experience.
Knowledge of fundamental neuroimaging concepts as evidenced by application materials.
Experience with a command line environment (e.g. UNIX MATLAB Python R).
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree in engineering biomedical engineering medical physics physics chemistry biostatistics computational neuroscience or related fields.
Work Experience:
Two years of experience with Python MATLAB and/or R programming language.
Experience in working with clinical populations especially seniors or those with degenerative brain disease.
Two years of experience with Python MATLAB and/or R programming language.
Demonstrated understanding of MRI acquisitions and experience with functional and structural MRI data analysis as evidenced by application materials.
Skills:
Computer skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employerpaid life insurance longterm disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$22.66 $32.85
Employment Type
Full-Time
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