Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist

About the Role

The Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab at UCSF is recruiting for a Specialist with expertise in cardiac MRI pulse sequence development, image reconstruction, and performing human cardiac MRI studies.

The lab's major research interests include:

• Developing advanced techniques for whole-heart quantitative CMR myocardial perfusion imaging and applying these to study ischemic heart disease.
• Developing rapid, free-breathing, self-gated techniques for fast acquisition of CMR images of function, perfusion, parametric mapping, and myocardial scar.
• Developing and applying novel T1 mapping techniques and other tissue characterization methods to improve the accuracy of assessing myocardial fibrosis.
• Developing deep-learning techniques for image acquisition, reconstruction, and post-processing for myocardial perfusion imaging, cine imaging, and T1 mapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing novel pulse sequences.
• Developing novel image reconstruction and post-processing strategies for cardiac MRI.
• Performing human cardiac MRI research.
• Managing projects, including data and image management.
• Collaborating with other research investigators at UCSF on ongoing research projects.
• Contributing to the scholarly research activities of the advanced cardiovascular imaging laboratory.
• Applying for independent funding to support new research projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Specialists appointed at the Junior rank must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in a related science (e.g., Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics) or at least four years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Assistant rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) or a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) with three or more years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Associate rank must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of research experience.
• Specialists appointed at the Full rank must possess a terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of research experience.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in the development and implementation of pulse sequences or image reconstruction techniques (Experience with Siemens IDEA/ICE preferred).
• Proficiency in quantitative analytical methods and strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, Matlab, etc.).
• Significant track record of research and publications in top MRI scientific conferences and journals.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Track record of effectively working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications.
• Statement of Research

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)