The Neuroscience Imaging Analyst will contribute to imaging genetic analyses within the Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer’s Center using publicly available data focused on Alzheimer’s disease. This position will primarily focus on the Resilience Initiative within the center which seeks to characterize factors that drive neuroprotection in asymptomatic individuals. The Neuroscience Imaging Analyst position provides an excellent opportunity to gain clinical and translational research experience in Alzheimer’s disease, neuroimaging, and computational genetics while working as part of an interdisciplinary team of experts and trainees in neuropsychology, neurology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, neuroradiology, geriatrics, cardiology, and biostatistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Neuroimaging data post-processing activities
    • Complete advanced MRI analysis of multimodal neuroimaging data (e.g., T1, fluid attenuated inversion recovery, diffusion tensor imaging, arterial spin labeling, susceptibility weighted imaging data) in older adults with and without cognitive impairment
    • Generate statistical comparisons between clinical data and MRI outcomes in collaboration with research partners, the investigative team, biostatistical colleagues, and trainees
  • Genomic data post-processing activities
    • Perform quality control procedures on single nucleotide polymorphism and sequencing data using established procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation of materials for publication
    • Assist with manuscript, scientific abstract, and professional presentation development (with the opportunity to participate as a co-author for publications) according to accepted practices
  • Keep abreast of trends in field of study
    • Read professional journals and attend meetings and/or seminars
  • Perform administrative activities
    • Perform database management as needed

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• • Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, Unix/Linux and scientific. Experience with PLINK, InterSNP, and R is desired but not required. Excellent professionalism and communication skills required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 years of experience

Basic Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 years experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:

• • Movement
    • Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
    • Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one’s feet without moving.
    • Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
    • Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
    • Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
    • Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
    • Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
    • Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
  • Sensory
    • Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
    • Frequent: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in
    • VUMC’s Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.
    • Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.

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VUMC Recent Accomplishments

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VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

• • US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology (Bill Wilkerson Center), 9 adult and 9 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation’s best, #15 Education and Training
  • Truven Health Analytics: among the top 100 hospitals in the US
  • Becker’s Hospital Review: one of the “100 Greatest Hospitals in America”
  • The Leapfrog Group: grade “A” in Hospital Safety Score
  • National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science: 12 faculty members elected fellows in 2014
  • Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Middle Tennessee
  • Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee’s healthiest employer
  • American Hospital Association: among the 100 “Most Wired” medical systems in the US

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