Assistant Professor, Research (PET/MR)

Dallas, Texas


Employer: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Industry: Faculty and Physicians
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

The Radiology Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced candidate who will be appointed as an Assistant Professor of Research, Neuroimaging. Specifically, the candidate should have expertise in pulse programing for neuroimaging sequences in MRI applications; expertise in PET imaging acquisition; good understanding of use of common and novel radiotracers for PET imaging of neurologic conditions; and high level of proficiency in analysis of imaging data.

The successful applicant must hold an MD-PhD, a PhD, or foreign equivalent, and be accomplished in the area of Radiology basic research, with a track record of extramural funding, high-impact publications, and grant writing experience.

Faculty members have many opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with clinical and basic science departments throughout the campus. Strong collaborations with imaging vendors enrich discovery opportunities. Administrative, biostatistical and logistical support are provided. Abundant and compelling resources include a cyclotron, whole body PET/CT and PET/MRI, 3 Tesla MRI, 3D modeling and printing, magnetoencephalography (MEG), small animal imaging, spectral-detector computed tomography, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), image processing and research PACS, and ongoing artificial intelligence and Deep Machine Learning, including access to high-performance computing facilities.

Ranked in the Top 10 U.S. places to live with the highest pay adjusted to cost of living, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a culturally diverse metropolitan region with affordable housing, a thriving culinary scene, world-renowned arts districts, major professional sports teams, trendy entertainment venues, and unparalleled shopping opportunities. With more than 200 cities, each with its own identity and character, the region is served by two commercial airports, as well as major highway and mass-transit systems, enabling convenient commute times. North Texas is also home to 45 colleges and universities, more than 60 hospitals, and 7.1 million residents who enjoy an unemployment rate that's below the national average, relatively low crime rates, high-quality elementary and secondary schools, and extensive parks and recreation.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/

Created: 2024-04-26
Reference: 680002
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Dallas
ZIP: 75287


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