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A Brief Overview
The newly-designated Program in Advanced Imaging Research (PAIR) at CHOP is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist to support advanced image processing and analytics for an exciting range of collaborative multimodal imaging research projects in the brain and body. This scientist will work with imaging and clinical experts as well as interface with enterprise-level infrastructures such as Arcus and Centers such as D3b. Facility with python/MatLab is expected as well as with a variety of tools, including the FSL suite and Container pipeline systems (e.g. FlyWheel). This position reports directly to Dr Tim Roberts, the Director of the Program in Advanced Imaging Research, Vice-chair of Radiology Research, Professor of Radiology and holder of the Oberkircher Chair in Pediatric Radiology.
This role is an advanced researcher that plans, coordinates and executes complex research projects. Contributions are scientific or intellectual, characterized by unique originality and autonomous creativity. Works in collaboration with an established principal investigator to conduct research in a specific scientific area. Initiates and conducts independent experiments without direct supervision. Develops own research project with the guidance of the principal investigator. Develops new experimental procedures and hypotheses for further investigation.
Prepares manuscripts and abstracts for publication, publishes scientific articles in refereed journals, presents at scientific symposiums. Collaborates and interacts with other researchers within CHOP - RI and at other institutions. Assists in the preparation of scientific publications and research grant proposals. Serves as resource person for colleagues and as a mentor for less experienced research personnel. May manage/supervise other research staff or projects; assists with the management of laboratory operations.
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Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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