Postdoctoral Research Associate, Radiology and Imaging Services

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

We are searching for multiple postdoctoral research associates to join the laboratory of Dr. Russell S. Witte, PhD in the Department of Radiology and Image Sciences at the University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ). The successful candidate will assume a lead role in phase change ultrasound (PCUS) imaging technology, combining ultrasound with nanotechnology to map the lymphatic system. The successful applicant will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers to develop, evaluate, and validate PCUS and associated contrast agents in bench-top and in vivo testbeds as a major steppingstone towards a new modality for imaging the human lymphatic system. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Requirements

• Fluency in English with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Candidate shall be self-motivated, able to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Sciences or related field
• At least three publications in biomedical imaging, advanced signal processing, and/or nanotechnology
• At least four years' experience working with hardware and instrumentation

Nice To Haves

• A track record of quality publications in biomedical imaging, ultrasound, signal processing, and/or nanotechnology
• Experience with open platform ultrasound system like the Verasonics Vantage/NXT or Visualsonics F2/VADA
• 4+ years' experience with bioinstrumentation (e.g., oscilloscope, function generator, scanner)
• 4+ years' experience in Matlab/C++/Python
• 2+ years' experience with acoustic modeling software (k-Wave, FOCUS, Field II)
• 2_ years' formulating and characterizing nanoparticles or contrast agents
• Experience with super-resolution ultrasound, US localization microscopy, photoacoustic imaging, elasticity imaging, pulse encoding, solving inverse problems, machine learning, AI, SolidWorks, 3D printing

Responsibilities

• Develop imaging protocols using a programmable ultrasound platform (Verasonics or Vevo F2)
• Apply advanced principles in US signal processing and beamforming
• Formulate and characterize nanoparticles and contrast agents
• Conduct experiments in flow systems, tissue-mimicking phantoms, biological tissue, or animals
• Produce high quality publications and mentor team of graduate and undergraduate students

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

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