Post-Doctoral Associate at Center for Magnetic Resonance Research

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in physics, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science, neuroscience or similar field
• Experience acquiring and analyzing magnetic resonance spectra or images
• Track record of scientific publications

Preferred:

• Experience in acquiring MRI or MRS data from human subjects
• Experience acquiring and analyzing MR spectroscopy data
• Commitment to team science and multi-departmental collaboration
• Good communication skills
• Experience working with research participants and/or clinical patients

Duties/Responsibilities

The Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota seeks a scientist to join a collaborative research program developing a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging tool to interrogate human brain metabolism using the ultra-high field 10.5 T whole-body human MRI scanner and a novel dynamic deuterium to proton exchange MRS approach. The research will be conducted at the University's world-renowned Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), in collaboration with colleagues from CMRR and other collaborating institutions.

Primary responsibility will be to develop, test and validate various sequences in healthy volunteers at 10.5 T. Additional responsibilities will be spectral processing, critical analysis of data quality, archiving data, summarizing results, preparing manuscript and presentations, interacting with other team members and collaborators, mentoring students, and pursuing research and other scholarly activities.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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
• 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)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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