Post-doctoral Fellow: Quantitative Lung MRI

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Department:

Physics, Faculty of Science

Position supervisor:

Miranda Kirby

Contract length:

One-year term (potentially renewable)

Hours of work per week:

36.25

Position type:

Post-doctoral fellow

Rate of pay:

$45,000 per annum

Deadline to apply:

Posted until filled

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About the team

Miranda Kirby PhD is an Assistant Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Imaging in the Department of Physics at Ryerson University (Toronto, ON). She is also Theme Lead in Biomedical Imaging and Therapy at the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST) (St. Michael’s Hospital). Her research group is focused on quantitative computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of lung disease. Her group develops and validates novel quantitative methods and measurements, and uses statistical and machine learning approaches to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic potential of these novel measurements in patients with lung diseases. Her lab is funded by CFI, NSERC, CIHR Operating, Team and Catalyst awards, Early Researcher Awards, as well as the Lung Health Foundation.

The opportunity

A funded postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics in the lab of Dr. Miranda Kirby. This position is available for a one-year term (renewable) starting September 1, 2021.

Specific responsibilities of the successful candidate will include leading research studies to develop ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI techniques for lung/airway imaging.  The successful candidate’s role will be to develop/optimize MRI acquisition strategies to derive imaging biomarkers from the lungs in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).  These methods will be implemented in clinical studies to investigate if imaging can identify relevant structural changes following CF treatment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with clinicians and imaging scientists, and lead the method development, data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and skills are required:

• PhD from a recognized academic institution in one of Physics, Medical Physics, Medical Biophysics, Engineering, or other related fields
• Experience with pulse sequence development on clinical MR scanners
• A strong publication record and demonstrated ability to perform impactful research is also required
• Ability to conduct independent research, data analysis, and write peer reviewed journal articles
• Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborators, including junior trainees
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research group
• A track record of peer-reviewed published research work

How to apply

Please email your complete application to Dr. Miranda Kirby at [email protected]. Complete applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, up to 3 selected preprints/reprints of publications, names and contact information for three references (including e‐mail address), as well as two letters of references. In the subject line please indicate: ‘Application for Post-doctoral Fellow’.

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