Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in cardiac MRI is available in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Research Associate will focus on preclinical MRI applied in mouse models of heart disease.

Research will include the application of cardiac MRI to test mechanistic and therapeutic hypotheses in disease models, and/or the development of new MRI methods (pulse sequences and image reconstruction techniques). Current and planned areas of hypothesis-driven research are in obesity-related metabolic heart disease.

The successful candidate will work in the lab of Professor Frederick H. Epstein, PhD, Commonwealth Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging, and will collaborate with Drs. Matthew Wolf, M.D. and Amit Patel, M.D., both of whom are academic cardiologists with expertise in cardiac MRI and heart failure.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in biomedical engineering or a related field, or an M.D. degree with research experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in preclinical imaging. Experience with handling mice, skills in histology and tissue analysis, and expertise in the pathophysiology of heart disease are also desirable.

Proficiency in C, C++, MATLAB, and Python programming, as well as experience with MRI physics and pulse sequence programming (preferably on Bruker systems) would be ideal. Candidates are expected to have good communication skills, both written and oral.

The University of Virginia is a public research university located in central Virginia, 45 minutes from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and 2.5 hours from Washington, D.C.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The anticipated hiring range is $62,000–$68,000, commensurate with education and experience, and will be consistent with NIH guidelines for postdocs.

How To Apply
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076909. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.