Please circulate the announcement below to any colleagues who might
be interested in applying:
Title: MRI/PET Computer Specialist
Location:
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging,
Gerontology Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland
Position type:
This is a full time position with BETAH Associates, Inc., a
contractor to the National Institutes of Health. The initial contract
period will be one year with an option to renew annually for a maximum of
four years. BETAH offers a competitive salary and a full package of
benefits.
Knowledge required:
Fundamental knowledge of image processing and analysis, including
necessary programming skills, at the B.S. or M.S. level, with proficiency
in the Unix operating system, MATLAB software, and an understanding of
image properties and manipulation generally. Programming knowledge of
Tcl/Tk is desirable for MedX scripting. Ability to communicate this
information to laboratory investigators is required. Knowledge of
techniques to write effective documentation and on-line help for customized
software is also required. Basic knowledge of neuroanatomy and MRI and PET
techniques is desirable.
Duties:
The MRI/PET Computer Specialist supports our research program on
structural and functional brain changes as predictors of cognitive and
memory impairment and Alzheimer's Disease; develops methods for processing
and statistical analysis of longitudinal neuroimaging data, including
magnetic resonance images (MRI) of brain structure and positron emission
tomography (PET) scans of brain activity and blood flow; performs image
processing and analysis under the supervision of the principal investigator
and trains other laboratory personnel in these methods.
The incumbent organizes and maintains image files, including file
transfers, compression, and backups. The incumbent is responsible for
tracking image processing work flow and performing components of image
processing, e.g. stripping of extracranial tissues from images,
registration of PET-to-MRI and PET-to-PET images, image segmentation, and
semi-automated regional analysis. The incumbent works closely with
neuroimaging project scientists to preprocess images in preparation for
statistical analysis. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for
customizing existing image processing software, such as MedX or Statistical
Parametric Mapping, to fit the needs of our longitudinal research
questions. The incumbent must be able to debug software modifications and
participates in development of paradigms for validation and testing of new
software.
Please respond to:
Dr. Susan Resnick
Laboratory of Personality and Cognition
NIH/NIA/GRC
5600 Nathan Shock Drive
Baltimore, MD 21224
E-mail: resnick@lpc.grc.nia.nih.gov