Job Description
Job Summary
A Research Assistant position is open to work with Dr. Shruti Mishra within the Michigan Institute for Imaging Technology and Translation (MIITT) in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Applicants will work within MIITT in collaboration with the Michigan Alzheimer Disease Research Center (MADRC).
The Research Assistant will be involved in research projects related to studying advanced MRI biomarkers in Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The candidate will get the opportunity to learn about, analyze, and perform statistical analyses on a variety of imaging methods. The candidate will be expected to perform post-processing and analysis of MRI data and perform statistical analyses. Opportunities for abstract presentation in national meetings and preparation of manuscripts will also be available.
Additional responsibilities could include participating in study participant screening and recruitment, and operation of MRI scanner data, data acquisition and analysis.
The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational and professional development opportunities including attending weekly MIITT group meetings, monthly Neuroimaging Core meetings and monthly MADRC seminars. The interested candidate may also spend time shadowing clinically with Dr. Mishra.
Responsibilities*
- 70%: Processing image data, performing statistical analyses
- 10%: Participant screening and recruitment and data collection at the MRI scanner
- 10%: Preparing abstracts or manuscripts
- 10%: Educational opportunities through MIITT group meetings and MADRC.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
It is essential that applicants have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and leadership qualities. Researchers will be encouraged to work in a collaborative group setting.
Desired Qualifications*
While no prior research experience is required, prior research experience is a plus. Previous experience programming in shell/bash, MATLAB, and/or Python is highly desired.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm up to 10 hours per week
Work Locations
Medical Science 1 Building, Unit 1
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Summary
A Research Assistant position is open to work with Dr. Shruti Mishra within the Michigan Institute for Imaging Technology and Translation (MIITT) in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Applicants will work within MIITT in collaboration with the Michigan Alzheimer Disease Research Center (MADRC).
The Research Assistant will be involved in research projects related to studying advanced MRI biomarkers in Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The candidate will get the opportunity to learn about, analyze, and perform statistical analyses on a variety of imaging methods. The candidate will be expected to perform post-processing and analysis of MRI data and perform statistical analyses. Opportunities for abstract presentation in national meetings and preparation of manuscripts will also be available.
Additional responsibilities could include participating in study participant screening and recruitment, and operation of MRI scanner data, data acquisition and analysis.
The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational and professional development opportunities including attending weekly MIITT group meetings, monthly Neuroimaging Core meetings and monthly MADRC seminars. The interested candidate may also spend time shadowing clinically with Dr. Mishra.
Responsibilities*
- 70%: Processing image data, performing statistical analyses
- 10%: Participant screening and recruitment and data collection at the MRI scanner
- 10%: Preparing abstracts or manuscripts
- 10%: Educational opportunities through MIITT group meetings and MADRC.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
It is essential that applicants have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and leadership qualities. Researchers will be encouraged to work in a collaborative group setting.
Desired Qualifications*
While no prior research experience is required, prior research experience is a plus. Previous experience programming in shell/bash, MATLAB, and/or Python is highly desired.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm up to 10 hours per week
Work Locations
Medical Science 1 Building, Unit 1
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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