Rsch Pro 3-Imaging Research - Department of Neuroscience

About the Job

About the Job:

The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research is seeking to hire a Research Professional 3. The Research Professional will contribute to neuroimaging research focused on healthy individuals and patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. This position is responsible for designing and implementing analyses of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) data, interpreting findings, and supporting the dissemination of research outcomes through publications, grant applications, and scientific presentations. The incumbent will work collaboratively with investigators, researchers, and staff at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research and Department of Neuroscience.

Work Arrangement: The position is expected to work primarily on-site. Your work location will be the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research building located at 2021 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The Department retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Flexibility may be accommodated upon supervisory approval.

Responsibilities-100%:

• Design, develop, and implement analytical approaches for the processing and evaluation of MRI and MRS datasets obtained from healthy participants and individuals with brain disorders.
• Utilize and manage large-scale publicly available neuroimaging datasets, including but not limited to the Human Connectome Project (HCP), Brain Analysis Library of Spatial Maps and Atlases (BALSA), Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (OASIS), Pediatric Imaging, Neurocognition, and Genetics (PING) Data Repository, and the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI).
• Conduct statistical analyses, interpret findings, and prepare summaries of research results.
• Draft manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals and contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and other scholarly materials.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences, meetings, and seminars.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty investigators, research personnel, and affiliated staff within the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research and other University partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS plus four years of research lab experience, or a combination of education and work experience to equal eight years.
• Experience analyzing human MRI and/or MRS data.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to scientific publications, presentations, or other scholarly products.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with large, publicly available neuroimaging datasets.
• Substantial research and publication record.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging analysis software, programming languages, and statistical tools commonly used in MRI/MRS research.

About the Department

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesotas Medical School.

Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), funded as a Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC) by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) until 2012 and by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) since then, focuses on development of unique magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy methodologies and instrumentation for the acquisition of structural, functional, and biochemical information non-invasively in humans, and utilizing this capability to investigate organ function in health and disease.

The distinctive feature of this center is the emphasis on ultrahigh magnetic fields (7 Tesla and above), which was pioneered by this BTRC. This emphasis is based on the premise that there exists significant advantages to extracting biomedical information using ultrahigh magnetic fields, provided difficulties encountered by working at high frequencies corresponding to such high field strengths can be overcome by methodological and engineering solutions.

CMRR is home to some of the most advanced MR instrumentation in the world, complemented by human resources that provide unique expertise in imaging physics, engineering, and signal processing. No single group of scientists can successfully carry out all aspects of this type of interdisciplinary biomedical research; by bringing together these multi-disciplinary capabilities in a synergistic fashion, facilitating these interdisciplinary interactions, and providing adequate and centralized support for them under a central umbrella, CMRR amplifies the contributions of each of these groups of scientists to basic and clinical biomedical research.

Collectively, the approaches and instrumentation developed in CMRR constitute some of the most important tools used today to study system level organ function and physiology in humans for basic and translational research, and are increasingly applied world-wide.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $42.78 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the

time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures

that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while

maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and

equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates

will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

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About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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