Research Assistant - Cerebrovascular Laboratory (50%)
The Cerebrovascular Research Lab in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Neurology invites applications for a post-baccalaureate Research Assistant to conduct computational and clinical research (RA) about ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. This position will gain an in-depth understanding of clinical and imaging techniques for the management of cerebrovascular disease with the opportunity to publish original research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals pertaining to stroke and neurology.
The Cerebrovascular Research Lab does a lot of image processing and computational fluid dynamic simulations in collaboration with other laboratories.
Responsibilities include:
- Utilize image processing tools (3D Slicer, MATLAB, VMTK) for computational analysis of brain aneurysms and intracranial plaques.
- Maintain a high-resolution MRI database of patients with cerebrovascular disease.
- Aid in the recruitment, enrollment, and 7T/3T MRI acquisition of patients in IRB approved clinical research studies.
- Prototype 3D anatomical models to simulate flow through brain aneurysms
- Collaborate with research and industry groups to advance multidisciplinary investigations.
- Draft and publish manuscripts to summarize key findings of research experiments conducted in the lab.
- Perform preliminary statistical analysis with the support of statisticians.
- Manage database collaborations with other institutions through Red Cap and LSS drives.
- De-identify images and DICOM files to share with other collaborators and databases.
- Other duties as assigned
Principal Investigator:
Edgar A. Samaniego, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Pay Grade: 3A - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Hours are flexible as long as clear objectives are achieved.
Location: UIHC Main Campus.
This position is eligible to participate in remote work when completing image processing and coding duties. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Successful candidates who participate in remote work must comply with requirements of the remote work program and related policies.
This position is eligible to participate in remote work when completing image processing and coding duties. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa. Successful candidates who participate in remote work must comply with requirements of the remote work program and related policies.
Please note: This is a specified term position that will last 12 months. An extension may be reviewed after the initial 12 months but is not guaranteed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in biomedical/mechanical engineering preferred.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
- Ability to self-direct and take initiative on new projects
- Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of MRI or interest in neuroimaging
- Basic understanding of mechanical computational analyses such as CFD/FEA
- Basic understanding of prototyping/fabrication techniques
- Understanding of HIPPA and IRB human subject policies
- Studies on computer sciences and/or biomedical engineering.
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five (5) professional references may be requested at a later point in the recruitment.
Please direct questions to Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
