Senior Scientist, Radiology and Medical Imaging

University of Virginia

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia (UVA) within the School of Medicine seeks applications for a Senior Scientist. We are seeking applicants whose research interests center on MRI technology development and/or therapeutic focused ultrasound. The Senior Scientist will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to perform both clinical trial-based and pre-clinical research into the use of focused ultrasound for treating a variety of conditions. These may include primary brain tumors and brain metastases, extracranial solid tumors (e.g., melanoma and breast cancer), Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, and vascular malformations, such as cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) and brain arterio-venous malformation (bAVM). Research work will be largely conducted with independent judgment, while reporting outcomes to the PI regularly. Exceptional candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research projects, including seeking extramural funding.

Requirements

Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.
Candidate should be able to work independently and train junior lab personnel.

Nice To Haves

Focused ultrasound and Matlab experience are desirable.
Some postdoctoral research experience, MRI expertise, and familiarity with ultrasound imaging are preferred.

Responsibilities

Working with the PI and other collaborators to design and implement MRI and focused ultrasound approaches for ongoing and new research projects.
Become proficient with operation of 9.4T small animal and 3T clinical MRI systems, as well as pre-clinical focused ultrasound systems.
Technically support upcoming clinical trials that entail MRI-guided (3T) focused ultrasound for blood-brain barrier disruption and drug delivery, including MRI development and post-procedure data analysis and processing.
Train and supervise lab personnel in operation of FUS equipment and focused ultrasound experimental procedures.
Intellectually engage with the UVA focused ultrasound community to foster new research directions and improve the quality of existing research.
Analyze data sets, including statistical testing.
Write and submit peer-reviewed manuscripts. Manage publication process of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Present results at scientific conferences.
Interested candidates may pursue extramural funding to perform independently developed research projects.