Faculty Position in Cardio- and Neurovascular and MRI

About the role

The Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure-track eligible continuing appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include an active translational research environment blending clinical studies with technology developments focused on clinical translational research, with a focus in investigating connections between cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Research activities will span the development and application of advanced radiologic imaging techniques for the assessment of cardio and vascular structures in the thorax, neck, and head, including advanced image processing methods such as deep learning concepts.

Specific research areas

• Mechanisms of heart-brain interactions in cardiovascular and neurological disease such as heart disease, aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and vascular cognitive decline
• Highly accelerated MRI and reconstruction (compressed sensing, deep learning, multi-dimensional) for improved cardio- and neurovascular structural and functional evaluations for diagnosis and prognosis
• Deep learning for advanced data processing, phenotyping of cardio- and neurovascular abnormalities, precision medicine, and improving clinical workflow

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, electrical and electronics engineering, biomedical engineering, medical imaging, or a related field
• Experience in radiology imaging modalities MRI, CT, PET, and other biomedical imaging techniques
• Experience in algorithm development for deep learning architectures
• Experience in clinical translational imaging
• Experience in advanced mathematics and statistical concepts
• Experience in biomedical modeling and post-processing
• Successful demonstration of extramural funding
• Exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications

Benefits

Northwestern provides meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position includes:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Application instructions

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Applications will only be accepted via online submission. Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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