Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory

Company: Radiological Society of North America
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF08264 The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is seeking an experienced researcher to join the Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory as an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist. The position requires a MD or MD PhD degree with a completed residency in radiology, neurology, oncology, or neurosurgery. The incumbent will oversee efforts to develop novel protocols for neuro imaging and data analysis techniques of "RANO" response criteria for brain tumor clinical trials. These efforts will include coordinating investigators and staff across multiple departments. The position will involve coordinating, supervising presurgical planning, and tissue acquisition for image-guided surgical biopsies while creating and implementing new image processing methods for quantitative biomarkers in brain tumors. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing technical training and support including MR physics and data analysis. In addition, the incumbent will be able to use dedicated CAD packages/pipelines for specific processing (e.g. Bash or python pipelines containing FSL, Freesurfer, AFNI, R, MATLAB, Osirix, or SPM scripts). Applicants should have good communication skills with demonstrated experience contributing to grant submissions and publishing manuscripts in high impact journals. The candidate will manage preclinical MRI operations for the Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory and be responsible for:

• Clinical trial "RANO" reads for therapeutic response assessment in brain tumor patients.
• Coordinating and supervising presurgical planning and tissue acquisition for image-guided surgical biopsies.
• Creating and implementing new image processing methods for quantitative biomarkers in brain tumors.
• Leading research projects related to primary and metastatic brain tumor imaging.
• Developing and implementing novel protocols for neuro imaging and data analysis techniques.
• Assisting investigators with experimental design and data analysis.
• Providing technical training and support including image processing and data analysis.
• Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research projects.
• Attending and preparing for meetings and presentations as needed.
• Keeping up to date with evolving technical standards and application frameworks Salary Range: $68,400 - $94,100 The posted UC salary scales ( ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $68,400-$94,100. To Apply: Email (1) an updated CV, (2) statement of research, (3) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and (4) contact information for 3 references at . Only applicants that apply through this website will be considered. This appointment is subject to amendment based on any changes to applicable collective bargaining agreements. Cultural North Star. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at . To apply, please visit: 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, jeid-44df4ac60c8f2049aaf0b8fc148095b8

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