Mri Research Engineer

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Job Title
MRI Research Engineer
Location
Las Vegas
Facility
CC Lou Ruvo Ctr For Brain Hlth
Department
CC Lou Ruvo Ctr - Clinic-Neurological Institute
Job Code
T983LR
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (CCLRCBH) in Las Vegas, Nevada is looking for individuals passionate about supporting innovative, world class research to join their research department. Successful candidates will join one of the largest research groups within the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise. Opened in 2009 as an outpatient and research facility, CCLRCBH has treated thousands of patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurocognitive disorders; research into the prevention and treatment of these conditions has been a critical part of our center's mission since the beginning.
The MRI Research Engineer will work in structural and functional neuroimaging data analysis and will develop new algorithms and software for MRI/fMRI/DTI data analysis. Current research interests of the Institute are Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Multiple Systems Atrophy, frontotemporal dementia, and multiple sclerosis. The Lou Ruvo Center has a Siemens 3-Tesla Skyra magnet as well as a Siemens PET/CT.
The potential future caregiver is someone who:
-Has knowledge of MRI and related signal processing.
-Is experienced with fMRI and time series analysis (ICA, clustering, general linear model regression).
-Has mathematical and analytical skills.
-Has signal and image processing skills.
-Has programming skills (Linux, Unix, Matlab, python).
-Has organizational, communication, written and verbal skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to discover Cleveland Clinic and gain hands-on experience in this rewarding department. You will be eligible for tuition reimbursement as a one of our many offerings to invest in your health, well-being, and future.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Job Details
Responsibilities:

• Investigates new methodological approaches, and algorithm and software development for fMRI, MRI, DTI.
• Develops new algorithms and software for MRI/fMRI/DTI data analysis.
• Researches activities involving ICA, clustering, multivariate analysis, and other novel approaches to obtain activation patterns in the brain.
• Develops test statistics for fMRI experimental designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• M.S. degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, biomedical or electrical engineering, or related field.
• Coursework must include magnetic resonance physics, signal and image processing, fMRI, and time series analysis (ICA, clustering, and GLM).

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Have strong analytical skills, experience and interests in applied mathematics, statistics, MR physics, programming (C and Matlab), and signal and image processing.
• Organizational, communication, written and verbal skills.

Work Experience:

• fMRI knowledge and experience and interests in applied mathematics, statistics, MR physics, and signal and image processing.
• Knowledge of MRI and related signal processing.
• Experience with fMRI and time series analysis (ICA, clustering, GLM).
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Signal and image processing skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 15 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

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