Neuroimaging Engineer - Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Perform innovative data analyses on neuroimaging data investigating the intersection of hematologic disorders and brain development. Develop and implement computer algorithms for analyzing data acquired in a neuroimaging-focused, neuroscience lab. Opportunity to disseminate findings through publication and presentation at scientific meetings if desired.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement computer algorithms and software for analyzing functional and structural MRI data of the brain and maintain data analysis programs developed over time for those data for neuroimaging-related neuroscience research purposes. 
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging and related data using Python for the purpose of analyzing neuroimaging data. 
• Evaluate and resolve software problems for both existing and developing analysis streams for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.
• Prepare program descriptions and documentation both for newly developed and existing analysis software for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with standard computer programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, csh, bash). 
• Familiarity with neuroimaging software packages (FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer, AFNI and 3D Slicer) preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to make programs useful for researchers with varying levels of computer skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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