Research Associate - Staff Clinical Scientist
About the role
Job Description:
The Department of Radiology within The University of Manitoba Faculty of Max Rady Health Sciences invites applications for a Full-Time Research Associate.
Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibilities for this position will include conducting independent research related to the diagnosis, management and treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and brain tumors including advanced imaging analysis. The activities of the Research Associate will include recruiting, screening and scheduling participants for the related studies; data collection, image reconstruction and analysis; writing associated peer-reviewed papers; overseeing the setup and general operation of the study; training and assisting graduate students, medical residents; postdoctoral fellows and departmental staff with related experimental design and data analysis; The successful applicant will report to PI Dr. Jai Shankar (Professor, Department of Radiology).
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Masters/PhD preferred in neuroscience, biomedical research statistics, physics or medicine and have prior epidemiological research experience, CT and MRI research experience, including image reconstruction, demonstrated through peer-reviewed papers and/or conference proceedings. The job will require exceptional organizational skills; strong quantitative skills; a high degree of independence and initiative; the ability to work with patient populations; the ability to direct the work of scientific and technical staff; above average communication skills, including written and verbal English; excellent computer skills; and the ability to interact and work well with other group members. Previous experience with neuroimaging software and statistical analysis packages are essential.
Individuals with extensive experience in epidemiological data acquisition/optimization/processing; advanced CT and MR image reconstruction, pre-processing and statistical analysis methods/software; and the development of computer-based techniques for advanced neuroimaging methods in clinical populations are particularly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
Location, Time Frame and Salary:
This position will be based at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre in the John Buhler Research Center. The position requires at least a 2-year commitment, with the possibility of a longer-term extension (pending performance and funding). Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
Application Submission:
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-8371. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.
All interested applicants should email:
- A cover lletter explaining their research interests and previous research experience
- Their curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information for at least three academic references to: Shalene Rochon (srochon3@hsc.mb.ca)
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Research Associate - Staff Clinical Scientist
About the role
Job Description:
The Department of Radiology within The University of Manitoba Faculty of Max Rady Health Sciences invites applications for a Full-Time Research Associate.
Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibilities for this position will include conducting independent research related to the diagnosis, management and treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and brain tumors including advanced imaging analysis. The activities of the Research Associate will include recruiting, screening and scheduling participants for the related studies; data collection, image reconstruction and analysis; writing associated peer-reviewed papers; overseeing the setup and general operation of the study; training and assisting graduate students, medical residents; postdoctoral fellows and departmental staff with related experimental design and data analysis; The successful applicant will report to PI Dr. Jai Shankar (Professor, Department of Radiology).
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Masters/PhD preferred in neuroscience, biomedical research statistics, physics or medicine and have prior epidemiological research experience, CT and MRI research experience, including image reconstruction, demonstrated through peer-reviewed papers and/or conference proceedings. The job will require exceptional organizational skills; strong quantitative skills; a high degree of independence and initiative; the ability to work with patient populations; the ability to direct the work of scientific and technical staff; above average communication skills, including written and verbal English; excellent computer skills; and the ability to interact and work well with other group members. Previous experience with neuroimaging software and statistical analysis packages are essential.
Individuals with extensive experience in epidemiological data acquisition/optimization/processing; advanced CT and MR image reconstruction, pre-processing and statistical analysis methods/software; and the development of computer-based techniques for advanced neuroimaging methods in clinical populations are particularly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
Location, Time Frame and Salary:
This position will be based at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre in the John Buhler Research Center. The position requires at least a 2-year commitment, with the possibility of a longer-term extension (pending performance and funding). Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
Application Submission:
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-8371. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.
All interested applicants should email:
- A cover lletter explaining their research interests and previous research experience
- Their curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information for at least three academic references to: Shalene Rochon (srochon3@hsc.mb.ca)
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.