Senior Research Scientist – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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* PhD or MD in Medical Physics, Engineering, Neuroscience or a relevant field with specific experience in MRI research
* More than three years of postdoctoral experience
* Experience in designing and executing clinical MRI studies with human participants
* Evidence of direct role and contribution to the medical imaging field (publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at imaging-related conferences and/or developed software codes)
* Experience in managing multi-faceted and complex data sets and in performing statistical analysis
* Experience with managing an MRI facility
* Experience with high-field Siemens MRI systems
* MRI Certified by the American Board of Medical Physics and/or certified by the American Board of MR Safety as an MR Safety Expert
* Participation in clinical trials and implementation of MRI biomarkers
* Knowledge of structural, diffusion, functional MRI procedures and acquisition protocols
* Proven expertise in programming and medical imaging & statistical software
* Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills
* Highly creative with exceptional abstract problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to present and publish complex scientific approaches and results in an interdisciplinary field as well as to maintain clear and concise documentation
* Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment, across multiple clinical sites

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for…