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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.?

Summary

A postdoctoral research position is available at the University of Michigan?s Functional MRI Laboratory to work on an NIH funded project.  This research fellow will contribute to the technical development of MRI acquisition, reconstruction and denoising techniques for high resolution functional MRI at 3.0 T.  The project will involve development of state of the MRI techniques in the areas of art arterial spin labeling, as well as fast acquisition and layer-specific FMRI processing. The candidate will be expected to publish their findings in peer reviewed journals and international conferences.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The research will primarily involve these areas:

• Modeling MR signal under blood flow conditions
• Layer-Specific FMRI processing techniques
• Advanced MR denoising methods
• Pulse sequence design and development
• Image reconstruction and post-processing

Required Qualifications*

A strong background in signal processing and mathematical modeling is crucial for this project.  The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly desired: Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL), Layer Specific FMRI, MR Image Acquisition and Reconstruction, Compressed Sensing.  MR pulse programming experience is also desired, preferably in EPIC. 

Additional Information

One-year postdoc with option to renew.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.