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Assistant/Associate Professor in MRI

The Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC) at Duke University is inviting applications for a tenure-track MR Physicist at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, with a particular emphasis on functional brain imaging. The start date is expected to be September 1, 2007. Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in Physics and Engineering fields.
• Extensive knowledge in MR physics and engineering principles.
• Prior experience with pulse programming experience.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications and external funding.
• Evidence of the ability to establish an independent research program.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

BIAC is a university resource center whose faculty and staff members are engaged in innovative research projects concerning improved acquisition and analysis methodology and applications to neuroscience. BIAC currently houses three scanners - a 3T whole-body, a 4T whole-body, and a 7T/31cm animal MRI scanner - all fully dedicated to research. A 7T whole-body scanner is budgeted within our strategic expansion plan. Complementary to our imaging hardware is a dedicated high-speed network infrastructure that includes an extensive computational facility. For questions about this position, please contact Allen Song at .

Interested applicants should send a cover letter including a research statement, CV and three letters of recommendations to:

Search Committee Chair / BIAC MR Physicist
Brain Imaging and Analysis Center
Box 3918 (postal)
Room 163A, Bell Building (courier)
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710

Duke University is an equal opportunity employer.