Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist - Neuroscience MR-Imaging - Feinberg Lab - Departmen[...]

Position Overview

Salary range :

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The current base salary range for this position is $74,100-$140,700.

Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time : 100%

100%

Anticipated start : 2024 / 2025

2024 / 2025

Position duration :

One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date : October 7, 2024

Next review date : Monday, Oct 21, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant / Associate / Full Project Scientist in the area of brain MR Imaging in the Feinberg Lab.

The goal of the project supporting this position is to advance scientific discovery using the Next Generation (NexGen) 7T scanner, the most powerful 7T scanner in the world.

The Project Scientist will participate and assist in leading NexGen 7T research projects and will be expected to collaborate with academic and industrial partners, as well as mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students.

In addition to experimental research, general support duties include :

• Supporting project related pulse sequences and updating external users' sequence code to operate on the current NexGen 7T scanner platform.
• Manage QA of the RF coils and scanner peripherals.
• Collaborate with industrial partners on the maintenance of scanner components.
• Contribute to the maintenance of lab SOPs and scan protocols.
• Data collection and storage management.
• Data processing, analysis, and image reconstruction.

Additional duties include :

• Preparation and submission of manuscripts.
• Preparation and submission of grants.
• Response to reviewers.
• Presentation at conferences.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and give regular presentations at these meetings.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in high resolution functional and structural MR-imaging of the brain.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and talks at conferences.
• Demonstrated experience in MRI sequence programming.
• Demonstrated experience in MRI reconstruction and parameter mapping.
• Demonstrated experience in high field MR-imaging.
• Demonstrated programming skills in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Demonstrated experience in MRI hardware engineering (e.g., RF systems & circuit design).
• Ability to communicate research to public and potential partners.
• Experience in any subset of : MRI pulse sequence design, MRI parameter mapping, MRI Image reconstruction, or MRI RF system development.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements :

3 required (contact information only)

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included.

Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.

g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

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