Postdoctoral Associate – 7TBRP

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The 7 Tesla Bioengineering Research Program (7TBRP) in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position under the supervision of Dr. Tamer Ibrahim. With funding for our program from over 35 actively funded federal and locally funded grants, we are seeking to expand our team. We are pursuing two qualified individuals to assist in research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health for 7 Tesla neuroimaging. Our program has several projects immediately available, including:
Processing 7T MRI data for analysis of brain function, structure, volumes, etc.
Advancements in AI reconstruction of structural imaging data
Optimization of MR acquisition protocols for functional and structural neuroimaging
7T MRI sequence coding and development
7T MRI Hardware Development
The candidate should have advanced computation skills, including abilities in Matlab, C/C++, and/or Python, and be able to work well with others in a team of like-minded researchers and interdisciplinary collaborators. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the dissemination of scientific findings through the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and the presentation of findings at scientific meetings.
Applicants should have completed or will soon complete their doctoral studies in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or closely related disciplines, with experience in MR imaging and analysis. A commitment of at least 2 years is expected.

Requirements

• Advanced computation skills, including abilities in Matlab, C/C++, and/or Python
• Doctoral studies in bioengineering, electrical engineering, or closely related disciplines
• Experience in MR imaging and analysis
• Commitment of at least 2 years

Responsibilities

• Processing 7T MRI data for analysis of brain function, structure, volumes, etc.
• Advancements in AI reconstruction of structural imaging data
• Optimization of MR acquisition protocols for functional and structural neuroimaging
• 7T MRI sequence coding and development
• 7T MRI Hardware Development
• Contribute to the dissemination of scientific findings through the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and the presentation of findings at scientific meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees