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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Radiology and Imaging Services

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 16, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Radiology and Imaging Services
Posting Number	req24194
Department	Radiology & Imaging Sci Dept
Department Website Link	https://medicine.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences at the University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in MR pulse sequence development and advanced image reconstruction. The successful candidate will contribute to NIH-funded research focused on developing and validating quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) methods and applying these techniques to clinically relevant problems. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will join an active team focused on cutting-edge quantitative MRI method development and clinical translation. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Design, implement, and optimize MR pulse sequences on Siemens platforms for quantitative imaging. Develop, adapt, and evaluate modern reconstruction algorithms for accelerated and robust qMRI. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate methods to clinical research studies and analyze imaging data. Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, open/reproducible code, and the development and distribution of Siemens Work-In-Progress (WIP) packages where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience with Siemens MR pulse sequence programming (e.g., IDEA/ICE) and contemporary image reconstruction techniques (e.g., compressed sensing, parallel imaging, model-based or deep learning reconstructions). Knowledge of radial data acquisition strategies, artifact mitigation methods, and their use in parametric imaging (e.g., T1/T2/T2* mapping).
Preferred Qualifications	Strong programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB) and familiarity with scientific software development best practices. Evidence of scholarly productivity and effective collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH Salary Guidelines
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Maria Altbach \| maltbach@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/16/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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