General Notes
The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a full-time Imaging Support Specialist to join the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC) and coordinate the delivery of the Center’s MRI services to our user-base. The BIC is a university core facility that incorporates multi-modal biomedical imaging (MRI, PET, CT, optical imaging) and supports basic, translational and clinical research at UT-Austin and the wider community. We have a wide ranging user-base that encompasses human and preclinical imaging across multiple fields including oncology, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, nutrition and biomedical engineering. The Imaging Support Specialist will report to the MRI Program Manager and fulfil a key role in the delivery of BIC’s services, providing expert technical guidance and training to our imaging community with the goal of enhancing and expanding our user support. The ideal candidate will have experience in the application of MRI to biomedical research, a proven ability to train / educate, and the skills to coordinate a range of administrative and operational tasks.
Responsibilities
Delivers MRI services to the BIC’s user-base in accordance with our scientific and educational mission.
- Coordinates the maintenance and daily operations of the clinical and preclinical MR systems of the BIC, including administrative tasks such as QA/QC scans, MRI scan protocol creation, and scanner data management. Oversees user-compliance with BIC policies for MR resources and helps implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet community needs.
- Collaborates with our support team and provides specialist technical support to the Center’s user-base for human and pre-clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy.
- Conducts the MRI-related training of research personnel at BIC’s facilities including in-person safety training and facility orientation; virtual and in-person console training; mentoring prospective MRI Level 2 scanner operators; and provides input into the development of the MRI educational and training curricula.
- Assists BIC users with their research studies, when required, by acting as an experienced Level 2 scanner operator.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to biomedical imaging
- 4 or more years of experience in the application of MRI to biomedical research in either a clinical or preclinical environment
- Experience teaching, tutoring or mentoring others
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent packages
- Ability to be an effective and flexible team member
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Familiarity with both preclinical and human MR research
- Demonstrated ability to train and support researchers in MRI
- Familiarity with standard MRI/fMRI analysis packages e.g. Freesurfer, Fsl, Osirix,
Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work around chemical fumes
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around biohazards
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Must be able to work in an MRI environment
Required Materials
Please mark “yes” on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
- Letter of interest
