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Overview

The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute of the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL is building the Carle Clinical Imaging Research Program (CCIRP) with a position to be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The Carle Foundation is a vertically integrated healthcare system with almost 17,000 employees, a multi-specialty physician group, eight hospitals, and health plans. Carle also collaborates extensively with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) in a number of initiatives. These include the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center (CIAIC).

In addition to the primary appointment at Carle, additional academic appointments are possible in the relevant Illinois departments and at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Carle is making a multi-million dollar investment in its research infrastructure, including CCIRP, CIAIC, clinical trials management, investigator-initiated support services, and other initiatives.

The CIAIC's principal focus is a 7T Siemens TERRA whole-body MRI scanner, an FDA-approved system that is used for both research and clinical purposes and that is the only such system in the State of Illinois. Carle also has a Siemens 3T Prisma system, a 3T Vida system and two Siemens 1.5T Sola systems that are available for research. CCIRP has existing research programs in MRI physics, translational and clinical neuroimaging at 7T, and musculoskeletal MRI at 3T and 7T.

Applicants are sought who will diversity this portfolio in areas such as pharmacologic MRI, cancer imaging, psychiatry, or other clinical neuroimaging research applications. The successful applicant will be expected to conceptualize, develop, and lead translational and clinical research projects involving 7T MRI; establish and lead a research group; and establish and sustain an independent externally-funded research program. In addition, the successful applicant will provide leadership and key technical expertise in collaborative imaging research projects among Carle basic science and clinical researchers and with investigators and students at Illinois.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: Currently in a university faculty role with major external grant in relevant area Education: PhD: Chemistry or
• PhD: Engineering or
• PhD: Related Field or
• PhD: Physics or
• PhD: Biomedical Science Other Knowledge/Skills:
• Expertise in medical imaging, including knowledge of MRI procedures and protocols
• Demonstrated record of success in scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications
• Outstanding communication skills, including scientific writing, verbal, and interpersonally
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary investigators
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team with group members having varied levels of experience
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in a clinical setting
• Efficient organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail; critical thinking and analytical skills
• Commitment to service and clinical impact of their work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and lead research projects involving ultra-high field MRI Design
• Write protocols for IRB-approved research studies Acquire and analyze research data
• Present research at national and international scientific conferences and/or other institutions
• Author or co-author manuscripts and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Maintain familiarity with research literature
• Foster relationships and collaborate with internal and external researchers on research projects
• Provide service to the institution in the form of teaching, mentoring, committee service, etc.
• Provide service to the profession in the form of manuscript review, grant review, service to scientific organizations
• Supervise fellows and students
• Establish an independent, externally funded research program
• Provide written progress reports to department supervisor, mentoring committee, and funding agencies
• Train students and fellows in biomedical research methods and the acquisition and analysis of imaging data

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $63.59per hour - $109.37per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.