Research Scientist - MR imaging, Hyperpolarization, Physics

The Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy, Dept of Radiology has a strong history in high-field magnetic resonance microscopy. One of our research teams develops hyperpolarized 129Xenon (Xe) MR for preclinical imaging of pulmonary disease in small animal models, and for clinical imaging in patients. The person in this position will oversee the operations and continued development of our 129Xe hyperpolarization infrastructure.

The person in this position will oversee the operations and continued development of our 129Xe hyperpolarization infrastructure.
•    Operate, maintain, and perform quality assurance of  hyperpolarization systems (preclinical and clinical polarizers) and small animal ventilators
•    Oversee equipment upgrades and performance enhancements
•    Order and maintain all gases and consumables required for their use
•    Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and train operators
•    Maintain batch record documentation
•    Assist with preclinical and clinical studies, image archiving, and transfer of images
•    Develop other technical capabilities – coils, pulse sequences, analysis code
•    Initiate, develop, and perform tasks for new projects

EDUCATION:  PhD preferred, but will consider BS (or higher) in biomedical engineering or physical sciences

EXPERIENCE:  Strong hands-on capabilities. Proficiency with vacuum systems, optics, electronics, and computer software/hardware, machining, and data acquisition techniques.

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS:  Hyperpolarized gas physics, vacuum technology, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C, electromechanical assembly and testing.