FYI
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The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is seeking to hire a MR
Physicist/Scientist at the Research Assistant professor level to oversee
a new state-of-the-art fMRI facility that includes a new Skyra 3T
Siemens fMRI scanner within the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior
at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. This interdisciplinary Center
engages a broad spectrum of investigators and occupies a new 26,000 sq.
ft. building. In addition to the Skyra scanner, Center facilities
include 12 high-density EEG/ERP and NIRS systems, genetics and endocrine
labs, as well as 256-electrode high density EEG/ERP and eye tracker
systems integrated with the fMRI that enable simultaneous recordings
within test sessions. The Center is adjacent to the University’s
Holland Computing Center with supercomputer resources and support. The
position will include responsibility for ensuring smooth day-to-day
operation of the scanner as well as development of new pulse sequences
and hardware to support neuroimaging research conducted on the scanner.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry,
biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, with
at least five years of experience in pulse sequence development, MRI
hardware, image reconstruction neuroimaging, or a combination of these
fields. Previous experience on Siemens scanners is preferred. The
candidate will be expected to develop his or her own successful research
and grant-funded programs in neuroimaging, pulse sequence development,
image reconstruction, or related academic domains. There will also be
opportunities to mentor graduate students and teach courses on MR
Physics and other topics of interest to the candidate. In support of
these goals, collaboration with Siemens and other research
groups/institutions will be encouraged. Compensation is dependent on
experience. The successful candidate will be affiliated with an academic
department based on a match between candidate background, preferences
and departmental interest. Review of applications will begin December
2, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The start date for
this position is July 1, 2013. To be considered for the position, please
go to
http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #120842 and complete the
Faculty/Academic Administrative Form. Interested applicants should then
submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a research statement,
pdfs of completed research papers, and letters of recommendation sent
directly from three referees to Dr. Dennis L. Molfese, Director, The
Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, 238 Burnett Hall, University of
Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. 68588-0308. Lincoln, Nebraska is a vibrant
college town of approximately 260,000 that combines the cultural
richness of a large university with the affordability of a Midwestern
city. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science
Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a
pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal
opportunity, work‐life balance, and dual careers. Inquiries should be
sent to Nicole Earnest <nearnest2(a)unl.edu <mailto:nearnest2@unl.edu>>.