POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – PET Image Reconstruction Dr Bowen Lab-
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 898912
Category: PostDoc
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Responsibilities
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
A postdoctoral position in PET Image Reconstruction research is immediately available in the laboratory of Spencer L. Bowen, Ph.D in the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Bowen Lab focuses on advancing PET precision imaging. The researcher will be supported by a new NIH R01–funded project to develop state-of-the-art radiotracer quantification schemes for cardiac PET/MR exams. The lab also has several exciting projects in oncology and neurology that postdoctoral fellow may have the opportunity to work on.
The Department of Radiology at UTSW hosts a world class PET research program. Fellows in The Bowen Lab will have access to state of the art clinical PET systems, including a soon to be upgraded Siemens PET/MR scanner, a cyclotron and radiochemistry program led by Dr. Xiankai Sun, Ph.D., and extensive computing resources, including two modern computer clusters. UT Southwestern Medical School is ranked in Tier 1 (top 16) for research, and is ranked 20th for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery. There are well established collaborations with Internal Medicine, the Advanced Imaging Research Center, the Simmons Cancer Center, and the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, that the postdoctoral fellow may benefit from.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other medical imaging related fields. Expertise in inverse methods or image reconstruction algorithms, computer programming (i.e. C, Matlab), and proficiency in English are required. A successful record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations is recommended. Researchers with a background in the development of PET reconstruction algorithms and data corrections, are particularly encouraged to apply. A competitive list of benefits is included.
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.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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