University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Medical College (Center for Imaging Research) - Faculty

INSTITUTION: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
DEPARTMENT: Medical College
POSITION: Faculty
LINK: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/6265
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The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Center for Imaging Research (CIR) at the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking an exceptional faculty candidate with expertise in biomedical image reconstruction to expand our research portfolio and curricular offerings. The successful candidate will bring a strong independent research program as a foundation for developing an interactive and collaborative environment of basic and clinical investigation.

This unique position will allow the successful candidate to have access to research facilities both within CEAS and CIR. Teaching assignments are expected to be within CEAS. Candidates working in MRI pulse design and imaging reconstruction at all levels will be considered. Candidates in other areas (e.g., CT) must be at the senior level.

UWM is a doctoral/research extensive university and Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution. CEAS consists of five departments--Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering, with ABET accredited programs. Information about the College can be found at http://www.uwm.edu/CEAS/

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a private, freestanding medical school dedicated to leadership and excellence in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury. Information about MCW can be found at http://www.mcw.edu/ The Center for Imaging Research has state-of-the-art imaging facilities including two research-dedicated GE 3T whole body scanners, a Bruker 9.4 T/30cm MRI scanner, a MEG scanner and a micro SPECT/CT. A whole body GE 7T human MRI scanner will be delivered early next year.

Applicants with well established research programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have an M.D. or a doctoral degree in an appropriate field of engineering, physics, computer science, or a related science field. Candidates must demonstrate a strong track record of scientific publication and extramural funding.

Application materials should include a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; research plan; teaching statement, requested departmental affiliation, list of three references that includes names, e-mail, and telephone numbers. The application package must be submitted electronically at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/6265 Screening begins on September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Marjorie Piechowski at piechow4@uwm.edu Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of all finalists must be disclosed upon request.

UWM and MCW are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu.