Job no: 519036
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Alachua
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER

Classification Title:

Medical Scientist III

Job Description:

The Neuro-Technology Laboratory of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases invites applications for a highly motivated Neuroimaging Scientist to join our team focused on innovative research in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of neurological diseases including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Tourette syndrome and other disorders. This position is part of a close-knit team of world experts in the newly formed Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and other team members to develop novel therapies for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders.

The Neuroimaging Scientist will perform work central to the development of data analysis pipelines, supervision of data analysis quality assurance, and troubleshooting. This team member will also assist in projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions including finite element modeling, PET/MRI, MR diffusion imaging, computed tomography (CT), and machine learning tools for neuroimaging. The individual will be expected to interact with other teams to facilitate program activities and may serve as an advisor to faculty and lab staff to meet schedules or to resolve technical problems. The Neuroimaging Scientist will be expected to train students who work on relevant projects in data analysis methods.

The successful candidate must have a passion for brain research, strong technical skills with a background in medical imaging data analysis, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluency in MATLab and Python, advanced skills with Linux and scripting, and experience with medical image (MRI, DWI, CT) processing using open source programs is required. Experience with DSI Studio, MRTrix, or similar; finite element modeling programs; simulation, modeling, and visualization using SCIRun, COMSOL, or similar; and source code management in public and private repositories also sought. The individual will work on maintenance and execution of standard data analysis packages and on development of unique data analysis and data visualization pipelines. This position requires creativity and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise.

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is located in Gainesville, which is a vibrant, affordable city in Alachua County, Florida and serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north central Florida region. The city is known for its nature parks, sport events, museums, and mild winters and warm summers. The city is centrally located for day trips to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, theme parks including Disney World, and other cities includes Orlando and Tampa.

Expected Salary:

$70,000 to $85,000

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field and two years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in biology, or a closely related field and five years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in biology, or a closely related field and seven years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree(s) in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, medical imaging, applied mathematics or a related discipline
• 1-2 years of experience in medical imaging analysis
• Technical understanding of imaging DICOM standard and conversion to other image file formats (nifti, NRRD, etc)
• Familiarity with image database software such as XNAT, PACS
• Experience with statistical software such as R or similar
• Experience with Javascript and JSON file format
• Experience retrieving and storing data using database queries (SQL, Neo4j)
• Integration of 3-dimensional model formats into iOS devices (iPad, iPhone)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicant must apply at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/ and attach a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and list of 3-5 professional references.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

If accommodations due to a disability are needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 13 Dec 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time