RESEARCH FELLOW
Job Description
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
A clinical post-doctoral position is open to work with Dr. Shruti Mishra within the Michigan Institute for Imaging Technology and Translation (MIITT) in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Applicants will work within MIITT in collaboration with the Neuroimaging Core of the Michigan Alzheimer Disease Research Center (MADRC).
The clinical post-doc will be involved in research projects related to studying advanced MRI biomarkers in Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The candidate will get the opportunity to learn about, analyze, and perform statistical analyses on a variety of imaging methods including, but not limited to, multi-shell diffusion MRI, perfusion imaging using arterial spin labeling, and quantitative T1/T2 mapping and MR fingerprinting. The candidate will be expected to perform post-processing and analysis of MRI data and perform statistical analyses. Opportunities for abstract presentation in national meetings and preparation of manuscripts will also be available.
Additional responsibilities could include participating in study participant screening and recruitment, and operation of a MRI scanner data, data acquisition and analysis.
The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational and professional development opportunities including attending weekly MIITT group meetings, monthly Neuroimaging Core meetings and monthly MADRC seminars. The interested candidate may also spend time shadowing clinically with Dr. Mishra.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Responsibilities*
70%: Processing image data, performing statistical analyses
10%: Participant screening and recruitment and data collection at the MRI scanner
10%: Preparing abstracts or manuscripts
10%: Educational opportunities through MIITT group meetings and MADRC.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have an M.D. or related doctoral degree.
Previous experience working with imaging data analysis including with imaging software toolboxes in MATLAB, python, and bash are a requirement.
Additionally, it is essential that applicants have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills and leadership qualities.
Desired Qualifications*
Same as above
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
One-year postdoc with option to renew.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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