Investigator: Lilach Lerman, MD, PhD Professor

The Laboratory for Renovascular Research has an opening for a full time Post Doctoral Research Fellow in physiological imaging.

The research is conducted in multidisciplinary group of scientists with strong emphasis on MR and CT imaging of physiological processes and tissue characteristics, and involves development and application of functional MRI techniques in the kidney and heart.

We are seeking candidates who are interested in conducting and leading experimental studies in large animal models, image analysis, and theoretical model development. The successful candidate should be independent and creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with physicians, physicists, and engineers, and should have strong written and communication skills. Experience with MR imaging, a strong interest in biology, and demonstrated ability to publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals will be preferred.

This position is funded by an NIH grant for a minimum period of 2 years.

Qualifications:

* MD or PhD with strong background in physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering or related field, with experience and knowledge of current scientific literature in MRI research.

* Background or knowledge of medicine or physiology

* Candidate must be adept at the use of PC and scientific computing, and experience with MATLAB is desirable.

Applications, including cover letter describing summary of past accomplishments, current research interests and future research goals, curriculum vitae and bibliography, relevant reprints, and the names and email addresses of three references, should be sent to:

Lilach Lerman MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN U.S.A. 55905

Email:lerman.lilach@mayo.edu

Phone Number: 507-266-9376

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