Medical Scientist II

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Computer Science, Information Technology
Department:29180300 - MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER

Classification Title:

Medical Scientist II
Job Description:
Perform work central to the development of data analysis pipelines, supervision of data 
analysis quality assurance, and troubleshooting.
 
Responsible for:
- Medical image (MRI, DWI, CT) processing using open-source programs such as Seg3d, Slicer, ANTS, 
or similar.
- Generation of brain tractography using DSI Studio, MRTrix, or similar.
- Generation of finite element meshes using SCIRun, COMSOL, or similar.
- Modeling and visualization using SCIRun, COMSOL, or similar.
- Data management and storage of human subjects’ data using Dropbox, XNAT, or similar.
- Contribute to projects that relate to our ongoing cutting-edge research directions, including 
finite element modeling, PET/MRI, MR diffusion imaging, CT, and machine learning tools for 
neuroimaging.
- Develop new image processing and analysis pipelines.
- Ensure that UF and NIH policies are followed regarding the protection of human subjects' data 
and responsible conduct of research.
-Ensure compliance with data-sharing requirements from the funding agency. Format and upload data 
to public repositories such as DABI, OpenNeuro, or similar.
 
Other responsibilities pertaining to data analysis, as assigned by Dr. Butson.

 
Expected Salary:

$50,000-$65,000 commensurate with education & experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology or a closely related field; or a master’s
degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology, or a closely related field and one year of relevant
experience; or a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, medical engineering, biology, or a closely related
field and three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree(s) in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, medical imaging, applied
mathematics or a related discipline.
- 1-2 years of experience in medical imaging analysis.
- Technical understanding of imaging DICOM standard and conversion to other image file formats (nifti,
NRRD, etc.)
- Familiarity with image database software such as XNAT, PACS.
- Experience with statistical software such as R or similar.
-Well-developed neuroimaging skills: brain segmentation, diffusion tensor and fiber tractography.
-Knowledge of Implantable electrode DBS and pre-operative planning.
- Fluency in MATLAB and Python.
- Experience with medical image (MRI, DWI, CT) processing using open-source programs such as Seg3d,
Slicer, ANTS, or similar.
- Experience DSI Studio, MRtrix, or similar.
- Experience with finite element modeling programs such as SCIRun, COMSOL, or similar.
- Simulation, modeling, and visualization using SCIRun, COMSOL, or similar.
- Source code management in public and private repositories.
- Experience with image registration, finite element modeling, and simulation of electric field potentials.
- Scientific Writing and Communication.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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