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Postdoctoral Fellow, MRI Research
NorthShore Research Institute, Evanston, IL, USA
Posted: 27 July 2009 |
Join NorthShore Research Institute, ranked among
America’s top 10 comprehensive independent research hospitals and number
one in the state of Illinois by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The Research Institute currently has a Post Doctoral Fellow Research
position in cardiovascular MRI technology development in the Center for
Advanced Imaging (CAI). The candidate will work as part of a group of
enthusiastic scientists, physicians, technologists, and research
coordinators to conduct research concerning the development and use of
magnetic resonance for cardiovascular imaging. One research topic of
emphasis will be the development of new technologies for magnetic
resonance angiography (MRA) without the use of exogenous contrast
material.Qualifications:
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, medical
physics, or a related field, and must have at least 1-2 years of
experience with MRI physics as well as 1-2 years of experience in MRI
pulse sequence programming in C/C++ (preferably on Siemens MRI systems;
IDEA/ICE). The candidate must have strong written and communication
skills and should have a demonstrated ability to publish manuscripts in
peer-reviewed journals. The candidate should also be legally authorized
to work in the United States.
Facility and Equipment:
The CAI is a 10,000 square foot imaging research facility that is
equipped two state-of-the-art 32-channel MRI scanners (1.5 T Siemens
Avanto and 3T Siemens Trio). The center houses a dedicated image
processing laboratory, a RF coil lab, ancillary facilities for animal
studies, as well as extensive office space.
NorthShore Research Institute is the research arm of NorthShore
University HealthSystem (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare), a
fully integrated, multi-hospital healthcare system serving northern
Chicago, Illinois. We are affiliated with the University of Chicago’s
Pritzker School of Medicine, one of the premiere medical schools in the
country, creating a dynamic environment.
As part of our organization, you’ll find competitive salaries,
comprehensive benefits, 2 retirement plans (a 403B and an
employer-funded pension) and a generous vacation package.
To find out more about life at NorthShore or to apply for this position,
please visit our Careers Web site at
www.northshore.org/careers.
Job ID 26627.
AA/EOE
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