Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The successful candidate will be a member of a collaborative, highly interdisciplinary science team that includes imaging scientists and clinicians with research focus on Parkinson’s disease. The successful candidate will perform innovative data analyses with neuroimaging and related data with emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A major responsibility will relate to software development, documentation, and implementation.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain computer algorithms for analyzing structural and functional MRI data for neuroimaging-related neuroscience research purposes, including documentation.
- Assist with design and ongoing development of custom software necessary to implement computer algorithms.
- Evaluate and resolve software problems in collaboration with additional faculty and staff for both existing and development of analysis streams for processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.
- Develop and apply advanced statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging and related data using software programming tools (e.g., Linux, MATLAB, R routines) for the purpose of analyzing neuroimaging data.
- Process existing neuroimaging data and perform robust quality assurance.
- Maintain neuroimaging data, documentation, and neuroimaging database.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
- Lab/research equipment.
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Candidate will be responsible for MRI data collected to address key research aims in the lab:
- Identify MRI prognostic biomarkers to determine dementia onset in Parkinson disease;
- Determine MRI biomarkers of Parkinson disease subtypes;
- Characterize individual-level fMRI markers of Parkinson disease using advanced precision-mapping techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
3D Slicer, C (Programming Language), C++ Programming Language, Communication, Computer Languages, FreeSurfer, Hardware Configurations, Linux Bash Shell, Psychological Evaluations, Python (Programming Language), Python Matplotlib, Research Labs, Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Software Packages, Statistical Packages, Visual Aesthetics
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
