Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant Professor and Technical Director CAHBIR
Department RWJ - Brain Health Institute
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
Research Assistant Professor and Technical Director for the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research at Rutgers University
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (http://brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/) is recruiting a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor in human neuroimaging. The highly skilled individual will also have an appointment as the Technical Director for the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research (CAHBIR) on the Busch campus in Piscataway, NJ.
The person will be in charge of the technical operations of the CAHBIR. CAHBIR has recently purchased a new Siemens 3T Prisma Magneton scanner. In their capacity as Technical Director of the Center, the individual will oversee day-to-day operations of the scanner, develop and execute plans for quality control, assist in the optimization of scanning procedures for different scanning projects and assist the Director in supporting the long-term research mission of the center. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
The position requires a doctoral degree (PhD) in a science relevant to neuroimaging, and at least 10 years of post-doctoral technical or research experience related to magnetic resonance imaging. Relevant sciences may include Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Science or Neuroscience. In addition, we prefer candidates with direct experience in a management role within a research MRI center. The candidate must bring expertise in MRI hardware, and be capable of trouble-shooting problems as they arise. Experience with the process of bringing a new magnet online is an essential requirement of the position. Substantial experience in pulse sequencing is required, as the successful applicant must be able to assist in the introduction and optimization of a range of sequences for the scanner. We prefer candidates who have experience with In Vivo MR Spectroscopy. We expect that candidates will have experience in federal grant writing to substantially contribute to the generation of shared instrumentation grants and assist with research grants as appropriate.
We offer a highly competitive salary. With over 250 neuroscience faculty labs engaged in basic and clinical research, and proximity to New York, Princeton and Philadelphia neuroscience communities, Rutgers offers tremendous collaborative opportunities and core facilities. Rutgers values a culturally diverse faculty; we strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates. Applicants should submit a CV and statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. David Zald, the Chair of the search committee, at bhi@ca.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
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Posting Number 20FA0935
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Minimum Education and Experience
The position requires a doctoral degree (PhD) in a science relevant to neuroimaging, and at least 10 years of post-doctoral technical or research experience related to magnetic resonance imaging. Relevant sciences may include Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Science or Neuroscience. In addition, we prefer candidates with direct experience in a management role within a research MRI center. The candidate must bring expertise in MRI hardware, and be capable of trouble-shooting problems as they arise. Experience with the process of bringing a new magnet online is an essential requirement of the position.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Substantial experience in pulse sequencing is required, as the successful applicant must be able to assist in the introduction and optimization of a range of sequences for the scanner. We prefer candidates who have experience with In Vivo MR Spectroscopy.
Equipment UtilizedSiemens 3T Prisma Magneton scanner
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Applicants should submit a CV and statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. David Zald, the Chair of the search committee, at bhi@ca.rutgers.edu.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/120416
Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
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