Neuroimaging Scientist; RP

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Neuroimaging Scientist to join the University of Minnesota Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (MINCEP). The successful candidate will be embedded within MINCEP and play a key role in supporting clinical epilepsy and neuromodulation activities, working closely with Drs. Pati, McGovern, Thompson, and the broader multidisciplinary clinical team.

In parallel, the position includes a strong collaborative research component with the Harel Lab at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), one of the world’s leading centers for high-field MRI and advanced neuroimaging. Through this collaboration, the candidate will leverage state-of-the-art 3T, 7T, and ultra–high-field MRI (10.5T) resources to develop and apply advanced neuroimaging methods in support of translational and clinical research in epilepsy and neuromodulation.

This position is a true clinical–research hybrid, with approximately 40% of effort devoted to direct clinical support and 60% devoted to research and method development. The role sits at the intersection of ultra–high-field neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and clinical translation, with a strong emphasis on epilepsy-related procedures including SEEG, DBS, and RNS.

This position may be a Research Professional 4, Research Professional 5, or Post-Doctorate Associate depending on qualifications.

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This is expected to be a hybrid position, with some work on-campus (University of Minnesota-Twin Cities) and remote.

Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm, flexible scheduling, 8 hours/day.

The candidate will play a central and recurring clinical role in every SEEG, DBS, and RNS case, serving as a key neuroimaging expert embedded within the clinical workflow.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently perform precise electrode localization and co-registration for all SEEG, DBS, and RNS cases using multimodal imaging (MRI/CT), ensuring accurate anatomical and network-level interpretation.
• Work side‑by‑side with Drs. Pati, McGovern and Thompson and the clinical epilepsy and neurosurgical teams to support case planning, post‑implant verification, and longitudinal imaging follow‑up.
• Manage the integration of high‑resolution structural, diffusion, and functional imaging into clinical decision‑making and interpretation.
• Lead methodological rigor, reproducibility, and quality control for all clinically relevant imaging analyses.
• Participate in clinical discussions and case reviews as the dedicated neuroimaging specialist for neuromodulation procedures.

The remaining effort will focus on independent and collaborative research within the Harel Lab, leveraging clinical data to advance imaging methods and neuroscientific understanding.

• Manage the development, implementation, and optimization of advanced structural, diffusion, and functional MRI pipelines for 3T and 7T data.
• Independently conduct connectivity‑based analyses (structural and/or functional), including network modeling and graph‑based approaches relevant to epilepsy and neuromodulation.
• Oversee the design and execution of translational research studies that bridge high‑field imaging with clinical neuromodulation applications.
• Independently analyze complex neuroimaging datasets with an emphasis on signal quality, reproducibility, and innovation.
• Contribute to manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications arising from both clinical and research efforts.
• Lead trainings concerning research/clinical procedures, from designing to implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to University faculty and staff for protocol‑specific queries.
• May supervise junior research staff.

• Advanced degree with one or more years of research training;
• Degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, medical physics, neuroimaging, or a closely related field;
• Expertise in neuroimaging…