The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute of the Carle Foundation Hospital is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to join our Carle Clinical Imaging Research Program (CCIRP) in Urbana, IL.

CCIRP has existing research programs in MRI physics, translational and clinical neuroimaging at 7T, and musculoskeletal MRI at 3T and 7T. Applicants who will diversify this portfolio in areas such as pharmacologic MRI, movement disorders, cancer imaging, psychiatry, or other clinical neuroimaging applications are sought. The principle focus of Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center is a 7T Siemens TERRA whole-body MRI scanner; an FDA-approved system that is used for both research and clinical purposes and the only such system in the State of Illinois. Carle also has a Siemens 3T Prisma system, a 3T Vida system and two Siemens 1.5T Sola systems available for research.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conceptualize, design, and lead research projects involving ultra-high-field MRI
• Design and write protocols for IRB-approved research studies
• Establish an externally funded research program
• Acquire and analyze research data
• Present research at national and international scientific conferences and/or other institutions
• Author or co-author manuscripts and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Maintain familiarity with research literature
• Foster relationships and collaborate with internal and external researchers on projects
• Provide service to the institution in the form of teaching, mentoring, committee service, and training/supervising fellows and students
• Provide service to the profession in the form of manuscript review, grant review, service to scientific organizations, etc.
• Provide written progress reports to the department supervisor, mentoring committee, and funding agencies

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Expertise in medical imaging, including knowledge of MRI procedures and protocols
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in a clinical setting
• Commitment to service and clinical impact of their work; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Education/Experience Requirements: Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or other discipline related to Biomedical MRI

Assistant Professor candidates: post-doctoral experience as a research fellow/staff scientist; experience advising academic trainees; a publication track record along a thematic research line that will support extramural funding applications. Service contributions at the institutional and national levels, evidence of a positive reputation at the national level, and senior-authored publications are desired

Associate Professor candidates: at least 4 years at the Assistant Professor rank; current extramural funding through a renewable grant mechanism; experience advising graduate-level academic trainees to degree completion or postdoctoral trainees to successful professional outcomes; a sustained, multi-year publication track record along one or more thematic research lines, including multiple senior-authored publications; service contributions at the institutional and national levels; evidence of a positive reputation at the national level

To Apply: Please submit a CV and letter outlining relevant experience and research vision to Amber Favot, Provider Recruitment Manager, at Amber.Favot@carle.com. 

For any questions, please contact Dr. Bruce Damon, Director of Center for Clinical Imaging Research, at Bruce.Damon@carle.com

About Carle Health

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