About the Job
The Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota seeks a scientist to join a collaborative research program which exploits novel quantitative MRI and fMRI methods to understand and characterize brain energy metabolism and neurovascular coupling. The research will be conducted at the University's Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), in collaboration with colleagues from CMRR and other collaborating institutions.
- Develop metabolic modeling tools for analyzing MRI and MRS data (40%)
- Additional responsibilities will include MRI data acquisition and processing in humans and animals (10%)
- Generation of quantitative parametric maps (10%)
- Critical analysis of data quality (5%)
- Data storage and organization in databases (5%)
- Summarizing results (5%)
- Preparing manuscript and presentations (10%)
- Interacting with other team members and collaborators (5%)
- Mentoring students (5%)
- Pursue research and other scholarly activities (5%)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- PhD in physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science, or similar fields
- Established experience in MRI technology, software programming, biochemistry, and metabolic modeling
- Established experience with common software for analyzing MRI data
- Track record of scientific publications
Preferred:
- Strongly prefer experience in developing computation tools for metabolic modeling
- Strongly prefer experience in acquiring MRI and MRS data in human subjects
- Experience in analyzing quantitative parametric maps
- Experience in analyzing fMRI data
- Experience in analyzing MR spectroscopy data
- Experience in developing novel and efficient acquisition and processing pipelines
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to team science, and multi-departmental collaboration
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
How To Apply
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Diversity
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Employment Requirements
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About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
