Position/Rank
Rank commensurate with training and experience
Department
00879 - Radiology Research
Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
As soon as Possible
Details

Research Assistant Professor
Vascular and Physiologic Research Laboratory
Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
University of Utah

Description: The Department of Radiology, University of Utah, is seeking a Research Assistant Professor who has expertise in the development and implementation of non-contrast MRI techniques (i.e., ASL and BOLD ) for various organs including vessels, muscles, and kidneys. The successful candidate will work in the Vascular and Physiologic Research Laboratory that is led by Dr. Vivian S. Lee, an international leader in body and vascular MRI research who has been funded by multiple federal grants. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with physician scientists and scientists from various departments. The Department and the Laboratory will provide startup funds. The Department and the University will provide ample opportunities and career development support for junior faculty (i.e., http://medicine.utah.edu/faculty-dev/index.php).

Qualifications: This position requires a PhD degree in an appropriate science or technology major such as Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Bioengineering. The successful candidate must have substantial experience in MRI physics and applied research and have demonstrated successful peer-reviewed publications in the field of MRI and medical imaging. The candidate must be independently capable of developing MRI pulse sequences, conducting imaging experiments, and image analysis. Experience in Siemens IDEA programming is preferred. The candidate will be expected to generate extramural funding for independent and collaborative research projects and to work well in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment in the Department and in the University community.

Facilities: The Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research ( UCAIR ) in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah is home to a team of top-notch scientists with broad expertise and state-of-the-art technology. The Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research ( UCAIR , http://medicine.utah.edu/ucair/) currently has 14 scientists, 14 postdocs/research associates, 12 staff members, and ~20 graduate students from bioengineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and medical informatics in addition to several members of physician scientists. The UCAIR faculty have access to several MRI scanners (One Siemens 3T Prisma, two Siemens 3T Trios, three Siemens 3T Verios, two Siemens 1.5T Avantos, one Siemens 1.5T Aera, one Siemens 1.5T Espree, and one Bruker 7T small animal scanner), a full coil laboratory, a Siemens PET /CT scanner and a GE Discovery and a GE Advance PET scanner with on-site cyclotron, several gamma cameras, two 64 slice CT scanners (one with dual tube CT), a large network of UNIX / LINUX work stations and PCs, and access to the University supercomputing facilities.
Strong collaborations exist between outstanding clinical services of the University, including the Huntsman Cancer Institute, CARMA with a focus on cardiac interventional MRI , and the world- renowned Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute ( SCI ). A leader in quality care, the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics were ranked #1 in Quality and Safety among all academic medical centers by the University Health System Consortium in 2010 and consistently has ranked in the top 10 over the past six years in a row (www.algorithmsforinnovation.org for more information).

Location: The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, in the foothill of the Wasatch Mountains at the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, multicultural city, listed at 7th Best Place for Business and Careers by Forbes Magazine in 2015. Seven ski and summer resorts, including Park City (home of the Sundance Film Festival), Deer Valley, Alta, and Snowbird (Oktoberfest), are located close to the campus. Within a day's drive are nine U.S. National Parks. Salt Lake City is one of the most beautiful, safe, and affordable cities across USA .

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801)581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

If interested in this position please apply on line by going to the following quicklink: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/57822

Any questions contact:
Satoshi Minoshima, MD, PhD
Professor and Chairman of Radiology
Department of Radiology, University of Utah
30 North 1900 East #1A071
Salt Lake City, UT 84132, U.S.A.
Phone (801)581-8699; Fax (801)581-2414
Email: sminoshima@hsc.utah.edu

EEO/Diversity Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
10/10/2016
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01589F
Type
Faculty


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