• Neuroimaging Research Engineer

    Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

     

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

     

    Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

     

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

     

    **Salary:** **Salary:** $94,827 to $154,315/year.

     

    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

     

    **Job Title:** Neuroimaging Engineer Associate I

    **Job Duties:** Rush University Medical Center seeks a Neuroimaging Engineer Associate I in Chicago, IL to conduct research on the engineering aspects of brain function and structure in aging within the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Responsible for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as well as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) data collection, quality testing, data processing, data sharing, and supervision of Research Engineers. Collect MRI data on brain specimens using advanced ex-vivo MRI protocols. Design, develop, and document medical research image processing procedures for both MRI and PET using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences. Apply advanced image processing techniques on older adult brain MRI and PET data. Perform quality checks on MRI and PET data collected on phantoms, human subjects, and specimens. Maintain thorough documentation of data collection protocols, image processing and quality control procedures and results. Support maintenance of databases of research results. Prepare and support data summary documents and research articles for scientific publication, grant submission or other regulatory submissions. Oversee the work of Research Engineers and provide mentoring and guidance. Work with physicists, engineers, computer scientists, biostatisticians, neurologists, neuropsychologists, and computational neuroscientists on imaging projects. Facilitate data sharing with scientists within and outside of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Stay current on scientific, industrial, or technological advances. Local telecommuting permitted 4-5 days per week.

    **Minimum Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Physics or related field, plus 1 year of experience in MRI data collection, including 1 year of experience in (1) independently operating Siemens MRI scanners for research purposes; and (2) neuroimaging with MRI.

     

    Email resume to [email protected] or apply online at https://www.rush.edu/careers . Cite job number “00187” in the response.

     

    Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

     

    **Position** Neuroimaging Research Engineer

    **Location** US:IL:Chicago

    **Req ID** 18132