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The University of Chicago\'s Department of Radiology seeks a Research
Assistant Professor to focus on development and validation of
quantitative breast MRI methods for cancer screening and for predicting
response to therapy. The appointee will plan, execute, facilitate, and
promote advanced scientific research projects on quantitative breast
MRI, especially ultrafast dynamic contrast enhanced MRI. These projects
will involve the design, development, and testing of new equipment,
instruments, and experimental protocols. The appointee will join an
interdisciplinary group working on screening and image-guided therapy.
The appointee will assist with preparation and writing of grant
applications, reports, and scientific manuscripts, as well as develop
their own research portfolio. The appointee may also apply for
independent funding.
We especially welcome applicants with knowledge of MRI physics and
technology, image reconstruction and quantitative analysis. General
familiarity with breast cancer risk and breast cancer screening,
including image-based screening methods will be considered, as will
prior publication record and contributions to grants.
The MRI Research Center at the University of Chicago is equipped with
two state-of-the-art Philips 3T scanners with specialized detectors for
breast imaging. In addition, there is a 9.4 Tesla Bruker scanner for
studies of small animal models of cancer. State-of-the-art computing
resources are available in the Department of Radiology and in the
University\'s Research Computing Center. A complete overview of the
department is available at http://radiology.uchicago.edu/.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have: 1) a
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering,
Physics, Medical Physics, or a related discipline and 2) completed
postdoctoral training.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of
Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept
applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/141306. Applicants must upload
a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications
ends when the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please
visithttp://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.