Senior Scientist, Radiology and Medical Imaging

Senior Scientist – MRI Technology and Focused Ultrasound

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia (UVA) within the School of Medicine seeks applications for a Senior Scientist. Applicants whose research interests center on MRI technology development and/or therapeutic focused ultrasound are encouraged to apply. The Senior Scientist will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to perform clinical trial‑based and pre‑clinical research into the use of focused ultrasound for treating a variety of conditions, including primary brain tumors and brain metastases, extracranial solid tumors such as melanoma and breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, and vascular malformations such as cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) and brain arteriovenous malformation (bAVM).

The role will involve independent judgment while reporting outcomes to the PI regularly, and exceptional candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research projects, including seeking extramural funding.

• Working with the PI and other collaborators to design and implement MRI and focused ultrasound approaches for ongoing and new research projects.
• Becoming proficient with operation of 9.4T small animal and 3T clinical MRI systems, as well as pre‑clinical focused ultrasound systems.
• Technically supporting upcoming clinical trials that entail MRI‑guided (3T) focused ultrasound for blood‑brain barrier disruption and drug delivery, including MRI development and post‑procedure data analysis and processing.
• Training and supervising lab personnel in operation of FUS equipment and focused ultrasound experimental procedures.
• Intellectually engaging with the UVA focused ultrasound community to foster new research directions and improve the quality of existing research.
• Analyzing data sets, including statistical testing.
• Writing and submitting peer‑reviewed manuscripts. Managing publication process of peer‑reviewed manuscripts.
• Presenting results at scientific conferences.
• Pursuing extramural funding to perform independently developed research projects.

Education:

Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

• Focused ultrasound and MATLAB experience are desirable.
• Some postdoctoral research experience, MRI expertise, and familiarity with ultrasound imaging are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and train junior lab personnel.

This is a primarily sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt‑level, benefited position. UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal‑opportunity employment.