A position is available as a Research Associate to develop MRI and MRSI software and methodologies that support collaborative clinical applications of MR spectroscopy. Facilities include a research dedicated state-of-the-art 3T Siemens TIM Trio-CT with multi-channel and multinuclear capabilities. The primary research activity will be the development of pulse sequences, data acquisition and data post-processing methods for proton and multinuclear MRS and morphological MRI in support of neuroimaging applications. Other responsibilities will include supporting a multi-institutional MRS analysis software project; maintaining and developing data storage system; and development of parallel processing techniques for rapid processing of multidimensional MRSI data. The candidate will also be encouraged to develop independent research in the area of in vivo MRI and spectroscopy.

The candidate should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
1) In vivo NMR spectroscopy,
2) Software development for image processing and spectral analysis,
3) MRI-based morphological mapping methods, and/or
4) Siemens pulse sequence programming.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or related area, and have significant experience with software development for image processing. Programming skills are required, preferably in one or more of: C/C++, Python, IDL, Matlab, and Unix/Linux and general scientific computing. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Info:

Please send resume and list of references by Email to: Brian J. Soher, Ph.D. at brian.soher@duke.edu