The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) seeks a RF technician/engineer to
lead our pre-clinical imaging and spectroscopy studies, and
translational human clinical research applications. The candidate
should have strong skills in research MR system operations and
maintenance of small-bore magnet systems for both MRI and MRS. NVCI
operates a Bruker 7 T 20 cm bore, refrigerated (USR) Biospec small bore
imaging system. Clinical and research operations are currently
conducted on our 1.5 T Siemens Avanto whole-body MRI.
The candidate will primarily support Bruker 7 T research projects;
operate and maintain the 7 T MRI, perform daily QA and system
troubleshooting; develop, test, and optimize MRI & MRS protocols;
acquire and analyze data; and document and publish research results.
Candidates with expertise and experience in RF coil and electronic
circuit design, implementation, testing, and maintenance are highly
desirable. The RF technician/engineer may also help train students and
researchers.
The position requires expertise in imaging and multinuclear spectroscopy
of small animal models using a small-bore MRI system (preferably Bruker,
but Varian or equivalent systems are acceptable). Hardware expertise
with designing, building, and testing high-field RF coils (e.g., 300
MHz) and ancillary electronics used in MR gating, triggering, and
physiological monitoring is preferred. Software expertise using Linux
or Unix based systems, the ability to develop and troubleshoot imaging
software (e.g., C/C++), and the ability to modify, develop, test, and
troubleshoot pulse sequence programs are preferred. Experience working
with small animal models, animal anesthesia, and minor invasive
preparation (injections, intubations) is preferred. Expertise in
troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining small-bore MRI systems is
preferred. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and
be able to work with and cultivate a diverse group of researchers to
help in the success of their research activities. The candidate must be
able to comply with stringent laboratory safety and animal handling
requirements, policies, and procedures.
Interested individuals should send or email their curriculum vitae to:
H. Michael Gach, Ph. D.
Director, Research Imaging Facility
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI)
One Breakthrough Way
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Email: mgach_at_nvcancer.org
H. Michael Gach, Ph.D.
Director, Research Imaging Facility
Nevada Cancer Institute
One Breakthrough Way
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 822-5382
Cell: (702) 807-4702
Fax: (702) 944-6079
Email: mgach_at_nvcancer.org
Webpages:
http://www.nevadacancerinstitute.org/science.aspx?id=374
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