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.

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