The University Of Chicago
Focused Ultrasound Analyst
The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Focused Ultrasound Analyst
Locations: Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR28139
DepartmentBSD RAD- Bader Lab
About the DepartmentAnnually named to the US News & World Report list of the best hospitals in the USA, the clinical facilities at the University of Chicago currently includes Mitchell Hospital, a 395-bed adult hospital facility, Comer Children’s Hospital with 155 beds, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, a 525,000 square foot outpatient clinic and surgery facility. In addition, a 1.2 million square foot new hospital, the Center for Care and Discovery, opened in February 2013. The Department of Radiology operates facilities in all of these locations to provide multidisciplinary care and education.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job SummaryThe scholar will conduct in vitro studies with high frame rate active and passive ultrasound imaging techniques to monitor bubble cloud activity initiated by the histotripsy source. In addition, the scholar will provide support for in vivo assessment of the approach. Further information on the project can be found at baderlab.uchicago.edu.
Responsibilities
Conducts in vitro studies with high frame rate active and passive ultrasound imaging techniques to monitor bubble cloud activity initiated by the histotripsy source.
Provides support for in vivo assessment of the approach.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Supports software and hardware development of medical systems to conduct pre-clinical research with focused ultrasound.
Programs research ultrasound scanner with higher level computing language; remove/revise as needed.
Conducts analysis in signal processing, control systems, image segmentation with neural networks, and programming in high level language MATLAB.
Conducts in vitro and in vivo studies with advanced, custom ultrasound imaging to progress treatment monitoring for focused ultrasound procedures.
Programs and tests advanced robotic systems.
Trains, tests, and implements convolutional neural networks for real-time image segmentation of data collected during focused ultrasound procedures in pre-clinical models.
Provides support for in vivo assessment of the approach, including orders and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
Following protocols, designs, sets-up, and conducts basic experiments.
Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.
Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
Manipulates, interprets and/or presents results.
Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
May complete portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.
Tracks and summarizes supply expenses.
Verifies accuracy of invoices.
Provides and maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
B.S. in physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Knowledge and productivity in ultrasound-guided therapies and cavitation dynamics strongly preferred.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficient in signal processing, programming in a high-level computing language (MATLAB preferred), instrumentation, software, and hardware.
Proficiency in experimental and numerical techniques, and data acquisition and analysis.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Competencies
Highly motivated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Working Conditions
Office/Lab.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter, addressing current research interests (preferred)
Contact Information for Three References (required)
Dates of Availability (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Pay FrequencyBiweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredYes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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Locations: Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR28139
DepartmentBSD RAD- Bader Lab
About the DepartmentAnnually named to the US News & World Report list of the best hospitals in the USA, the clinical facilities at the University of Chicago currently includes Mitchell Hospital, a 395-bed adult hospital facility, Comer Children’s Hospital with 155 beds, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, a 525,000 square foot outpatient clinic and surgery facility. In addition, a 1.2 million square foot new hospital, the Center for Care and Discovery, opened in February 2013. The Department of Radiology operates facilities in all of these locations to provide multidisciplinary care and education.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job SummaryThe scholar will conduct in vitro studies with high frame rate active and passive ultrasound imaging techniques to monitor bubble cloud activity initiated by the histotripsy source. In addition, the scholar will provide support for in vivo assessment of the approach. Further information on the project can be found at baderlab.uchicago.edu.
Responsibilities
Conducts in vitro studies with high frame rate active and passive ultrasound imaging techniques to monitor bubble cloud activity initiated by the histotripsy source.
Provides support for in vivo assessment of the approach.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Supports software and hardware development of medical systems to conduct pre-clinical research with focused ultrasound.
Programs research ultrasound scanner with higher level computing language; remove/revise as needed.
Conducts analysis in signal processing, control systems, image segmentation with neural networks, and programming in high level language MATLAB.
Conducts in vitro and in vivo studies with advanced, custom ultrasound imaging to progress treatment monitoring for focused ultrasound procedures.
Programs and tests advanced robotic systems.
Trains, tests, and implements convolutional neural networks for real-time image segmentation of data collected during focused ultrasound procedures in pre-clinical models.
Provides support for in vivo assessment of the approach, including orders and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.
Following protocols, designs, sets-up, and conducts basic experiments.
Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.
Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.
Manipulates, interprets and/or presents results.
Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.
Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
May complete portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.
Tracks and summarizes supply expenses.
Verifies accuracy of invoices.
Provides and maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
B.S. in physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Knowledge and productivity in ultrasound-guided therapies and cavitation dynamics strongly preferred.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficient in signal processing, programming in a high-level computing language (MATLAB preferred), instrumentation, software, and hardware.
Proficiency in experimental and numerical techniques, and data acquisition and analysis.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Competencies
Highly motivated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Working Conditions
Office/Lab.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter, addressing current research interests (preferred)
Contact Information for Three References (required)
Dates of Availability (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Pay FrequencyBiweekly
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredYes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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