The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UCSF is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join as a Postdoctoral Scholar.
Facilities:
The UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging is a fully equipped teaching, research, and clinical facility, with 150 faculty. The department houses an outstanding facility for collaborative translational clinical research. With over 30 clinical MRI scanners spread over multiple campuses, facilities and outpatient centers, and 5 dedicated research MRI scanners, as well as a 7T and PET/MRI scanner, the department is well-equipped to perform cutting edge research. For the current investigations, subjects will be enrolled through all UCSF Hospitals. The principal investigator (Dr. Nael) has access to a large laboratory space in the Mission Hall which will be the primary location for Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct neuroimaging research. Workstations with high computing power for image analysis are available. Extensive collaborative research with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery exist which facilitate subject enrollment for both retrospective and prospective data analysis.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UCSF is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our cerebrovascular research program as a Postdoctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will work on multiple neuroimaging research projects under Dr. Nael direct supervision. She/he will help with database organization and IRB submission, image processing and analysis, exporting data and results into excel sheets and statistical analysis. The projects include developing methodologies to assess collateral circulation in patients with cerebrovascular disorders, evaluate a variety of CT and MR techniques including perfusion imaging in determination of the brain tissue fate after stroke. Other quantitative neuroimaging tools such as vessel wall imaging, 4DFlow, permeability and CEST imaging will be also used in assessment of patients with cerebrovascular disorders.
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate students, or MD with experience and interest in neuroimaging research
- Competent with image processing software, FSL, database management, Microsoft office
- Strong track record of research, productivity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
Please Apply to: Prof. Nael Kambiz ([email protected])
Candidates should provide the following: Curriculum vitae (CV), Statement of research interests (previous research experience and future research interest), & contact information for 3 references. References will only be contacted for final candidates.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. 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.