Neuroimaging Engineer - Neurology

Position Summary
The NeuroImaging Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Neuroimaging Laboratories (NIL) PET Methods Core, contributing to the development and management of advanced PET processing methods and tools. This individual will lead efforts to implement, optimize, and maintain PET data analysis software, leveraging their expertise in Python programming, image/computational analysis, version control, and software engineering best practices. Additionally, the NeuroImaging Engineer will be responsible for orchestrating the development process, potentially overseeing a team of developers to ensure the scalability, maintainability, and reliability of the software platform.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of PET data analysis software within the NIL PET Methods Core, emphasizing Python-based solutions and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand project requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable software solutions.
• Evaluate existing PET processing methods and algorithms, adapting them as necessary to meet the needs of ongoing research projects.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new PET processing methods, leveraging mathematics and physics principles to address scientific challenges.
• Ensure the maintainability, scalability, and reliability of PET data analysis software by adhering to industry best practices, including version control (e.g., Git) and software documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in software development principles and methodologies.
• Coordinate the development process, including task assignment, code reviews, and quality assurance testing, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to integrate PET data analysis tools into larger research pipelines and platforms.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in PET imaging, neuroimaging research, and software engineering practices, incorporating relevant technologies and techniques into the PET Methods Core.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through presentations, publications, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard computer programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, csh, bash), statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, R), psychological testing tools (Eprime, psychtoolbox) and neuroimaging software packages (FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer, AFNI and 3D Slicer).
• Willingness and ability to make programs useful for researchers with varying levels of computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and be adept at interacting with individuals from a wide range of research labs in Neurology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Neuroscience.
• Ability to design new hardware and modify existing hardware for the presentation of auditory and visual stimuli and the recording of vocal and motor responses.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.

Grade
G11

Salary Range
$52,000.00 - $88,800.00 / Annually

The 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.

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Pre-Employment Screening
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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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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.

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