Full job description Department: Research Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area Job Category: Research Employment Type: PRN - As Needed Job ID: 42267 Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Education Required: Not Indicated Shift: Day Location: Urbana, IL Usual Schedule: M-F as needed On Call Requirements: None Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital Weekend Requirements: None Holiday Requirements: None Position Summary:
The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute (SFCRI) at Carle Health would like to hire up to six student research assistants. The positions are in the Carle Clinical Imaging Research Program, a multi-faculty research group focused on clinical and translational biomedical imaging research. Carle and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign jointly own and operate a 7T Siemens MAGNETOM Terra MRI scanner, which is used for both research and clinical imaging. Other imaging resources include two 3T Siemens MRI scanners, ultrasound, and near-infrared spectroscopy.The student research assistant positions will assist researchers at the SFCRI in research projects involving biomedical imaging. A variety of opportunities are available, including quality assurance analysis for cardiac MRI, study of human skeletal muscle and brown adipose tissue, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the brain and other organs. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering or biomedical science discipline; have completed coursework in Calculus and linear algebra; be experienced with scientific programming; and have outstanding work habits and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience with scientific computing software such as MATLAB, Python, R, C++, etc.preferrederence for candidates with experience or formal education in biomedical imaging methods.preferrederence for candidates with experience in human research.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Essential Functions:
Plans and conducts library and literature searches. Assists in acquiring and analyzing data from biomedical imaging studies. Regularly consults with Principal Investigator on progress. Conducts activities according to ethical and scientific standards. May contribute sections of manuscripts as secondary author. May present findings and/or participate in professional development programs at local or regional conferences. Participates in scientific collaborative activities with other investigators. Analyzes imaging or spectroscopy data per requirements of principal investigator. Writes final progress report at end of employment period. Stores data and computer codes per requirements of principal investigator. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .
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