Jobs at the IRC

Research Assistant

Otolaryngology, Imaging Research Center

Purpose of Position: Coordinate research projects in Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging with the Pediatric Brain Imaging Research Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Provide support for collaborative imaging research projects in CHRF involving the use of fMRI in studies of hearing and language disorders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assume a major role in on-going research projects within the IRC in functional neuroimaging, in collaboration with brain researchers at CHMC and UCMC Depts. of Otolaryngology.
  • Design and conduct fMRI experiments on the 3 Tesla scanner in the IRC involving pediatric otolaryngology patients.
  • Prepare and submit protocols to the Institutional Review Board for approval of functional neuroimaging research projects involving human subjects. Obtain informed consent from all research subjects participating in such studies.
  • Recruit, orient, and train research subjects for fMRI protocols for the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
  • Collaborate with the IRC faculty and co-workers in the development of new, basic research projects in MRI of the brain in children with hearing and aerodigestive disorders.
  • Use computer workstations to analyze brain image data using various image analysis programs.
  • Maintain computerized databases of neuroimaging research subjects and imaging results for compilation in publications and grant proposals.
  • Assist IRC faculty in preparation of grant proposals and scientific publications.
  • Assist fellows, graduate students and medical students involved in research projects in the IRC.

 

Required Skills: Ability to design MRI compatible experiments involving children. Familiarity with computer data base programs and programming. Data analysis. Excellent writing skills in the English language. Excellent interpersonal skills with children.

Education/Work Experience: B.S. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology or Neuroscience preferred with experience in MRI or MRS. Previous experience in functional neuroimaging using PET, SPECT, or MRI is desirable. Previous experience in diagnostic imaging or audiology is also desireable. Also desired is experience in human research studies involving children and their families.