Health Physics Job Openings
03/04/08
Dr. Gach seeks an imaging researcher to lead and implement research in medical imaging and physiological modeling at the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). The imaging researcher may develop: 1) real-time mathematical algorithms for modeling and predicting organ motion related to respiration, 2) models of in vivo hemodynamics, 3) pulse sequence programs for MRI or other diagnostic imaging modalities, and 4) image reconstruction and analysis programs. The imaging researcher may perform imaging experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, assist researchers in the conduct of their imaging experiments, and instruct/mentor students.
Human research imaging is primarily conducted on our 1.5 T Siemens Avanto whole-body MRI. NVCI also operates a Bruker 7 T 20 cm bore, refrigerated (USR) Biospec small bore imaging system for pre-clinical research. NVCI houses a full digital imaging department including PET/CT, SPECT, Mammography, 16-slice CT, Ultrasound, and X-ray that are used in both clinical and research imaging. A 3 T MRI is planned for the future.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1) Minimum of BS in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields. MS is preferred.
2) Experience with C/C++, MATLAB or IDL, and Linux/Unix OS.
3) Experience with image processing, control systems, and/or pulse sequence programming.
4) Must be self-motivated and excited about working in an interactive research team environment.
5) Must have good writing and communications skills.
6) Must be able to work independently and professionally.
The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with and cultivate a diverse group of researchers to help in the success of their research activities. The candidate must be able to comply with stringent laboratory safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Interested individuals should send or email their curriculum vitae to:
H. Michael Gach, Ph. D.
Director, Research Imaging Facility
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI)
One Breakthrough Way
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Email: mgach@nvcancer.org