**Overview**
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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**Responsibilities**
The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center is a data science-focused research facility that aims to harness the power of big data to advance understanding of neurological diseases and develop new treatments.The Multimodal Imaging Genetics Lab at Barrow Neuro Analytics Center is actively seeking candidates with a strong background in computer programming, signal processing, and medical imaging physics. Our lab focuses on applying advanced bioinformatics and machine learning strategies to integrate multi-modal data for studying the mechanistic basis of brain aging and secondary injury across a spectrum of cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative, and traumatic brain diseases.
Why Join Us?
+ Cutting-Edge Research: Be at the forefront of innovative research exploring the mechanistic basis of cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative, and traumatic brain diseases.
+ Stimulating Environment: Thrive in a stimulating, collegial environment conducive to academic, industry, or diverse career aspirations.
+ Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits as you contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurosciences.
+ Skill Development: Hone your skills in data management and analyzing MRI and CT scan.
+ Preferred Skills: Candidates skilled in Unix shell scripting and Python are preferred, providing an opportunity to further enhance and apply your programming expertise.
This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technologies to unravel the mysteries of the brain. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the future of neurosciences!
This position is designated to support neuroimaging research through deployment of current analytical pipelines on clinical imaging data (MRI CT etc.) development of novel analytical software for MRI and CT (collection reconstruction and analysis/post-processing) and overall support of faculty research. The Imaging Research Specialist works under guidance of the PI but should also be able to work independently. The analyst will manage multi-year biometric data from large research populations and biobanks and work with a team of researchers to support organizing quality control and analyzing MRI and CT scans.
**Qualifications**
Prior employment or training in a research, clinical, or other scientific environment is advantageous.
Experience with MRI or CT neuroimaging data formats and image analysis.
Experience in creating scientific figures; writing technical reports.
Education
BS in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or other related fields.
MS degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or other related fields preferred.
Required:
Must have basic computer systems administration skills.
Must have fundamental knowledge of medical imaging, particularly MRI.
Preferred:
Proficient at computer programming.
Background knowledge of brain anatomy and physiology.
Demonstrated proficiency in Unix shell scripting, and Python programming.
Must have training or experience in both signal processing and medical imaging physics.
**Pay Range**
$27.77 - $40.27 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.