Postdoc in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics 2011 views

Overview:

Postdoctoral Fellow Position for fetal and Placental MRI Research Developing Brain Institute Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC

About the position:

1. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to perform advanced MRI research of the fetal brain and placenta.
2. This project includes development and validation of perfusion and oxygenation imaging of the human placenta in pregnancies at high risk using non-invasive techniques such as arterial spin labeling (ASL) and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM).
3. This position is available immediately and the expected duration is from 2-3 years. The position is supported by NIH/NICHD Human Placenta Project initiative (R01HD100012. PI: Zun).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidate must have a PhD degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or in a related field with a strong understanding of MR physics and image reconstruction algorithms.
• Knowledge of MATLAB programming and Unix/Linux computers is required. Experience with MR pulse sequence programming or knowledge of C/C++ is preferred.

How to apply:

• Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to zzun@childrensnational.org.