Research Associate

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) at OHSU is a multidisciplinary research center focused on the development of magnetic resonance (MR)-based imaging techniques to advance basic and clinical research. The primary responsibility of the position is to assist with research MRI data collection and data management for the Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC). This involves aiding research teams with MRI data collection, screening subjects for MRI contraindications, assisting with MRI scans and other study procedures, preparing subjects for the AIRC MRI instruments, accompanying subjects in the MRI suite, management of the study related digital data, managing paper and electronic files of subject data, analysis of the images with dedicated MRI software, and entering results into online study databases. Assists in developing study data acquisition protocols. Assists with non-AIRC Research Faculty study protocol development. Assists with instrument scheduling, inventory management, and record keeping. Collects data on AIRC’s research MRI instruments. Works with research groups to ensure that MRI data is collected safely and in accordance with study protocols. Screens research subjects to make reduce risk of harm from participation in MRI studies. Manages MRI data and ensures that data collected have been properly archived and distributed as needed. Assists in the maintenance of the MRI facility, keeps common areas well organized and clean. Work with AIRC faculty/staff to process and analyze data. Help with user communication and monitoring center email accounts. Assist with user queries in regard to iLab (instrument) calendar scheduling. Assists in iLab scheduling record upkeep. Other duties as assigned. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience.
Basic knowledge of anatomy.
General computer skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree with major courses in physical science.
Research experience.
Research experience in computation and information science.
Some familiarity with Linux/Unix would be useful as software for image analysis runs on Linux platform.
Familiar with basic statistical Concepts.
Previous experience in the use of computers for the operation of MR instrumentation and for image processing.
Experience in using Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist with research MRI data collection and data management
Aid research teams with MRI data collection
Screen subjects for MRI contraindications
Assist with MRI scans and other study procedures
Prepare subjects for the AIRC MRI instruments
Accompany subjects in the MRI suite
Manage study related digital data
Manage paper and electronic files of subject data
Analyze images with dedicated MRI software
Enter results into online study databases
Assist in developing study data acquisition protocols
Assist with non-AIRC Research Faculty study protocol development
Assist with instrument scheduling, inventory management, and record keeping
Collect data on AIRC’s research MRI instruments
Work with research groups to ensure that MRI data is collected safely and in accordance with study protocols
Screen research subjects to make reduce risk of harm from participation in MRI studies
Manage MRI data and ensures that data collected have been properly archived and distributed as needed
Assist in the maintenance of the MRI facility, keeps common areas well organized and clean
Work with AIRC faculty/staff to process and analyze data
Help with user communication and monitoring center email accounts
Assist with user queries in regard to iLab (instrument) calendar scheduling
Assist in iLab scheduling record upkeep
Other duties as assigned