Associate Professor, Clinical Imaging Research
The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute of the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL is building the Carle Clinical Imaging Research Program (CCIRP) with a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The Carle Foundation is a vertically integrated healthcare system with almost 17,000 employees, a multi-specialty physician group, eight hospitals, and health plans. Carle collaborates extensively with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois), including the Carle Illinois College of Medicine—the world's first engineering-based medical school—and the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center (CIAIC). In addition to the primary appointment at Carle, academic appointments are possible in relevant Illinois departments and at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.
Carle is making a multi-million dollar investment in its research infrastructure, including CCIRP, CIAIC, clinical trials management, and investigator-initiated support services. The CIAIC's principal focus is a 7T Siemens TERRA whole-body MRI scanner, an FDA-approved system used for both research and clinical purposes and the only such system in the State of Illinois. Carle also has a Siemens 3T Prisma system, a 3T Vida system, and two Siemens 1.5T Sola systems available for research. CCIRP has existing research programs in MRI physics, translational and clinical neuroimaging at 7T, and musculoskeletal MRI at 3T and 7T.
Applicants are sought who will diversify this portfolio in areas such as pharmacologic MRI, cancer imaging, psychiatry, or other clinical neuroimaging research applications.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and lead research projects involving ultra-high field MRI
- Write protocols for IRB-approved research studies
- Acquire and analyze research data
- Present research at national and international scientific conferences and/or other institutions
- Author or co-author manuscripts and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
- Maintain familiarity with research literature
- Foster relationships and collaborate with internal and external researchers on research projects
- Provide service to the institution in the form of teaching, mentoring, and committee service
- Provide service to the profession in the form of manuscript review, grant review, and service to scientific organizations
- Supervise fellows and students
- Establish an independent, externally funded research program
- Provide written progress reports to department supervisor, mentoring committee, and funding agencies
- Train students and fellows in biomedical research methods and the acquisition and analysis of imaging data
Requirements
- Currently in a university faculty role with a major external grant in a relevant area
- PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Science, or a related field
- Expertise in medical imaging, including knowledge of MRI procedures and protocols
- Demonstrated record of success in scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications
- Outstanding communication skills, including scientific writing, verbal, and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary investigators
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team with varied levels of experience
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in a clinical setting
- Efficient organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail; critical thinking and analytical skills
- Commitment to service and clinical impact of their work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
About Us
Carle Health is a vertically integrated healthcare system with nearly 17,000 team members and providers supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. The system includes eight hospitals, a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers, and initiatives like the Carle Illinois College of Medicine—the world’s first engineering-based medical school—and Methodist College. Several Carle hospitals hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
Pay
The compensation range for this position is $63.59 per hour to $109.37 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.
Benefits
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. For more details, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.