Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $74,100 - $99,000.
Application Window
Open date: September 27, 2024
Next review date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Magnetic Resonance Research Laboratories (MRRL) in the Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA seeks to fill a project scientist position in both laboratories of Dr. Xiaodong Zhong and Dr. Paul Finn. This project scientist scholar will work under the guidance of Dr. Xiaodong Zhong and Dr. Paul Finn to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicist and physician faculty, postdoctoral and other project scientist scholars, clinical residents and fellows, and graduate student researchers in Radiological Sciences, the Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, and other departments in UCLA Health to develop, lead, and support research projects in the areas of MR pulse sequence development, image acquisition and reconstruction, data analysis, pre-clinical investigation, and clinical translation and evaluation, especially for applications in diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases. Level and compensation are commensurate with experience.
This project scientist scholar will:
- Manage and coordinate projects and experiments
- Communicate with the PIs and collaborators and present/report projects effectively in the oral or written format
- Work independently and in a team environment, depending on the need of individual projects
- Design, implement, and test novel MRI pulse sequence, image reconstruction and data analysis techniques for research and clinical translation
- Supervise and mentor doctoral and postdoctoral trainees
- Author or contribute to scientific publications and grant applications
- Establish and maintain the Labs' research infrastructure such as hardware/software environment
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: A PhD or MD/PhD is required in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Physics, Medical Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Physiology, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Expected qualifications (At least three of the following):
- MR physics
- Image reconstruction and processing
- Proficient MATLAB, C++ or Python programming
- Siemens IDEA or ICE programming
- Deep learning
- Biomechanics
- Biostatistics
- Cardiovascular MRI research experience
Application Requirements:
Document Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference Requirements:
- 3-5 letters of reference required
References may be contacted to verify experience.
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About UCLA: As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
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