How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of lab PI Dr. Hillmer, co-Director at the University of Michigan PET Center, the candidate will conduct and execute projects involving the development and analysis of research brain imaging data. This includes managing aspects of database maintenance, data processing, and data analysis for projects in the lab. The Research Area Specialist will:

Contribute to the setup, operation, and maintenance of PET image data processing infrastructure. Organize and collect quality control data. Assist in the determination of the causes of the data anomalies and the execution of new procedures and data correction techniques.
Provide assistance in planning research experiments, organizing and analyzing brain imaging data, and troubleshooting issues.
Research and make recommendations regarding the design and implementation of new methodology, procedures and protocols for improved accuracy, reliability, and analysis throughput.
Design and develop image and data processing programs in multiple programming languages to handle new types of data or to facilitate brain imaging data analyses.
Assist in writing reports for inclusion with grant proposals, application, and reports to industry partners.
Perform literature reviews as appropriate. Draft and edit papers or portions of papers for publication.
Assist in the upkeep of the lab computer system including data retrieval, system upgrades, patient info and computer security. Train and assist collaborators on the use of software and systems.
Organize and present results from image and data analyses to physicians, physicists, other staff and industry collaborators.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including data analysis method development, adaptation and validation.
Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach.
Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals.
Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensures the integrity of research data.
Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline.
Intermediate position: 4-5 years of experience in related field.
Associate underfill position: 1-3 years of experience in related field.
Well-developed computer and programming skills in a wide range of computer applications.
Ability to develop new computer applications.
Quantitative and critical thinking skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively, efficiently.
Independently work under pressure, and to set priorities among multiple competing tasks.

Desired Qualifications*

Established background in neuroimaging methodology in particular and biological/medical research in general.
Preferred programming experience in Python, MATLAB, R, TCL/TL, and/or C++.

Work Schedule

Day shift 40 hours per week.

Work Locations

Victor Vaughn

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.