University of Iowa

The Cerebrovascular Research Lab in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Neurology invites applications for a post-baccalaureate Research Assistant to conduct computational and clinical research (RA) about ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. This position will gain an in-depth understanding of clinical and imaging techniques for the management of cerebrovascular disease with the opportunity to publish original research articles in peer-reviewed 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 high-resolution 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.
• De-identify 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

Pay Grade: 3A - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans

Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. 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.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in biomedical/mechanical engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to self-direct 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 self-disclose 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 at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Assistant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Erin Curry
• Contact Email: erin-curry@uiowa.edu