Research Engineer

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

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Job Summary:

This person will work closely with our team of imaging scientists, biologists, and clinicians on NIH, DOD, and VA sponsored projects focused on establishing multi-modality image analysis tools applicable to neurologic disorders (e.g. brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, ALS). Our studies span preclinical, first-in-human and clinical trial imaging and modalities include dynamic contrast MRI, multi-contrast MRI, susceptibility weighted MRI, diffusion MRI, functional MRI, and dynamic PET. The role offers the opportunity to be a part of large, multi-site studies and clinical trials.

Facilities and Environment: The BNI is an international leader in the treatment, research and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions and injuries. The institute performs more neurosurgical procedures annually than any other facility in the United States. Outstanding instrumental resources, including multiple 1.5T and 3T MRI, PET/CT, 7T preclinical MRI, microCT, microPET and optical imaging scanners are available. In addition, collaborators within the BNI possess exceptional expertise in neurosurgery, neurooncology, pathology, and molecular and genomic characterization.

Candidate Qualifications: We are seeking applicants with a degree in bioengineering, mathematics, computer science or a related discipline. Competitive candidates will have experience in many of the following areas: advanced image analysis (e.g., tracer kinetic modeling, DWI/DTI, CEST, fMRI), statistical analysis, multi-parametric data integration, mathematical modeling, and machine learning. Strong programming skills in Matlab, Python, C/C++ and experience with image analysis software packages (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI) are expected.

Minimum
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience in biomedical engineering or related field required.

Preferred
Two (2) years experience in electrical, biomedical, or mechanical engineering; advanced mathematics or physics; statistics; or related field preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products preferred.