Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the lab of Craig H. Meyer, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Developing new MRI methods, including pulse sequences, and image reconstruction techniques
• Improving the spatial resolution and image contrast of structural lung proton MRI using efficient spiral sampling and neural networks for denoising, motion compensation, and data analysis
• Developing strategies to improve the spatial resolution and image contrast of structural lung proton MRI using spin-echo-train pulse sequences, possibly including efficient spiral sampling
• Characterizing physical properties of hyperpolarized xenon for lung imaging at 0.55T
• Optimizing methodology for hyperpolarized xenon imaging of xenon dissolved in the membrane and red blood cell compartments of the lung
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and grant reports

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low-field MRI and hyperpolarized xenon imaging
• Knowledge of pulse sequence design and image reconstruction techniques
• Experience with machine learning and neural networks

Skills

Essential Skills:

• Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Commensurate with experience, up to $68,000 annually, plus benefits.

Pay

$62,000 - $68,000 annually

Schedule

Exempt-level, benefited position, based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.