A Research assistant position is open to work with Dr. Shruti Mishra within the Michigan Institute for Imaging Technology and Translation (MIITT) in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Applicants will work within MIITT in collaboration with the Neuroimaging Core of the Michigan Alzheimer Disease Research Center (MADRC).

The research assistant will be involved in research projects related to studying advanced MRI biomarkers in Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The candidate will get the opportunity to learn about, analyze, and perform statistical analyses on a variety of imaging methods including, but not limited to, multi-shell diffusion MRI, perfusion imaging using arterial spin labeling, and quantitative T1/T2 mapping and MR fingerprinting. The candidate will be expected to perform post-processing and analysis of MRI data and perform statistical analyses. Opportunities for abstract presentation in national meetings and preparation of manuscripts will also be available.

Additional responsibilities could include participating in study participant screening and recruitment, and operation of a MRI scanner data, data acquisition and analysis.

The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational and professional development opportunities including attending weekly MIITT group meetings, monthly Neuroimaging Core meetings and monthly MADRC seminars. The interested candidate may also spend time shadowing clinically with Dr. Mishra.

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70%: Processing image data, performing statistical analyses

10%: Participant screening and recruitment and data collection at the MRI scanner

10%: Preparing abstracts or manuscripts

10%: Educational opportunities through MIITT group meetings and MADRC.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.

It is essential that applicants have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and leadership qualities. Researchers will be encouraged to work in a collaborative group setting.

While no prior research experience is required, prior research experience is a plus. Previous experience programming in shell/bash, MATLAB, and/or Python is highly desired.

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm up to 20 hours per week

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