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What is the difference between Contractual Engineering Postdoc vs Research Engineer?

AspectContractual Engineering PostdocResearch Engineer
Required CredentialsPhD in Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, with relevant experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsIndustry settings, R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research centersTech companies, manufacturing firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Contractual Engineering Postdoc typically involves academic research with a focus on advancing knowledge in engineering, often funded by grants and lasting for a fixed term. In contrast, a Research Engineer works within industry R&D teams, applying engineering principles to develop products or solutions. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Postdoc emphasizes research and publication, while the Research Engineer focuses on practical application and product development.

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

USC Gould School of Law
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$62K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 hours ago


Job description

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI's unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

Through the Laboratory of FMRI Technology (LOFT) and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at USC, the postdoctoral fellow will have access to the ideal environment for neuroimaging research. The Center of Image Acquisition (http://cia.ini.usc.edu) houses a state-of-the-art 3T Prisma and 7T Terra MR scanners for human brain imaging.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate in advanced MRI neuroimaging research is available at the Laboratory of FMRI Technology (LOFT www.loftlab.org) at the Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute of USC (http://www.ini.usc.edu). They will be responsible for applying advanced MR arterial spin labeled (ASL) perfusion for laminar functional MRI at 7 Tesla with clinical applications in neurodevelopment, cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases and neuromodulation

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Physics, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Neuroscience or related fields. Prior research experience (publications and programming skills) in medical imaging is encouraged and a definite plus.

The annual base salary range for this position is $62,400.00 - $70,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Cfor specific employment screen implications for the position you are applying for.

Minimum Education:
PhD or equivalent doctorate within previous three years
Minimum Experience:
0-1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, and analysis methods
Minimum Experience:
- Analysis
- Assessment/evaluation
- Communication - written and oral skills
- Organization
- Planning
- Problem identification and resolution

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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