Senior Scientist OR Scientist-Center for In Vivo Imaging and Therapeutics (CIVIT)
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s Center for In Vivo Imaging and Therapeutics (CIVIT) provides state-of-the-art imaging expertise, preclinical model development, and advanced technical support for investigator-led research. CIVIT offers advanced preclinical imaging services using MRI, PET/CT, CT, IVIS, and radiation research technology. The Preclinical Diagnostic Imaging team is seeking an industrious, self-motivated Scientist to support basic research and drug efficacy studies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role supports translational research and assessment of therapeutic opportunities through preclinical imaging. It involves planning and conducting imaging studies, establishing and standardizing protocols, coordinating experimental expectations and technical needs with faculty, training staff, and implementing image-analysis methods. Significant experience planning and conducting preclinical imaging studies, including knowledge of advanced MRI techniques and sequences, is required. Excellent communication and detailed record-keeping are important. The position may be filled at the Scientist or Senior Scientist level. A bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area is required for either level. Experience requirements vary by level and education: Scientist requires eight years with a bachelor's degree, six years with a master's degree, or three years with a PhD; Senior Scientist requires ten years with a bachelor's degree, eight years with a master's degree, or five years with a PhD. The stated salary range is $86,320–$154,960 per year for Scientist and $104,000–$186,160 per year for Senior Scientist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area.
- Significant experience planning and conducting preclinical imaging studies, including knowledge of advanced MRI techniques and sequences.
- Excellent communication skills and detailed record-keeping in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Scientist: eight years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree, six years with a master's degree, or three years with a PhD.
- Senior Scientist: ten years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree, eight years with a master's degree, or five years with a PhD.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate translational research and evaluation of novel therapeutic opportunities using advanced imaging tools, including MRI, microCT, PET/CT, and image-guided radiation therapy, to model clinical practices in preclinical studies.
- Establish protocols for new and routine imaging procedures and standardize the collection, processing, and analysis of imaging data.
- Communicate with St. Jude faculty to set expectations for imaging experiments and assess needs for future imaging techniques and technologies.
- Train staff to conduct routine imaging and analysis procedures and produce consistent, reproducible results for long-term studies.
- Implement new image-analysis methods to improve data throughput.
- Contribute to project implementation and assessment of outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
