Research Scientist

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Job Posting Title:

Research Scientist

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Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Description:

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is looking to hire a full-time MRI Staff Scientist to join the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC). The BIC is a university core facility that incorporates multi-modal biomedical imaging (MRI, PET, CT, optical imaging) supporting both clinical and research operations at UT-Austin and the wider community. Our user-base is diverse and encompasses preclinical and human research across multiple fields including oncology, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, nutrition and biomedical engineering. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the application of MRI to biomedical research - preferably familiar with both preclinical and human imaging – with skills complementary to the current BIC team that will enhance and expand the operations of this core facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, and maintain the clinical and preclinical MR systems of the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC), including ancillary hardware and software
• Provide technical support to BIC users for preclinical and clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy
• Develop and implement new MR sequences and protocols on the clinical and preclinical systems as required by our user-base
• Manage the MR component of BIC training, including Safety Training, scanner operation and the operation of ancillary equipment
• Manage the MR educational component, including outreach to the local community concerning BIC facilities and services
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline related to biomedical MRI e.g. biomedical engineering, physics, chemistry / biochemistry, with a detailed knowledge of MR physics
• 3 or more years of experience in the application of MRI to biomedical research in either a clinical or preclinical environment, additional experience may be considered in lieu of a doctoral qualification
• Pulse Sequence and / or image reconstruction programming
• Demonstrated ability to train and support researchers in MRI
• Excellent written, oral and audio/visual communication skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens and / or Bruker systems and their sequence / reconstruction programming environments (IDEA, ICE, ParaVision)
• Familiarity with both preclinical and human MR research
• Small animal handling as it relates to preclinical imaging
• Experience with the integration of custom hardware with the MR system
• Familiarity with standard MRI/fMRI analysis packages e.g. Freesurfer, Fsl, Osirix,
• Experience with other software development environments e.g. Matlab, R-studio, MS Visual Studio
• Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent packages

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment provided by employer.

• May work around chemical fumes.

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around bio-hazards.

• May work around chemicals.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

Work Shift

• 40 hours per week, flexible from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report hereor obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.