Assistant Professor – Clinical Imaging Research

Carle Health

. Conceptualize, design, and lead research projects involving ultra-high-field MRI .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46 - $79 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ultra-high-field MRI and biomedical research methods, with a strong ability to lead independent, externally funded research programs and mentor students and fellows in research methodologies. Proficient in designing IRB-approved protocols and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In PhysicsUltra-High-Field MRI ExpertiseIndependent Research Program DevelopmentIRB Protocol DesignResearch Data Acquisition And Analysis

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Hard Skills

Biomedical Research MethodsResearch Data AnalysisManuscript AuthoringGrant ReviewTeaching And Mentoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

7T MRI

Industry Keywords

Translational ResearchClinical ResearchScientific ConferencesPeer-Reviewed JournalsResearch Literature

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conceptualize, design, and lead research projects involving ultra-high-field MRI
Design and 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
Provide teaching, mentoring, and committee service
Provide professional service through manuscript review, grant review, and service to scientific organizations
Supervise fellows and students
Establish an independent, externally funded research program
Provide written progress reports to the department supervisor, mentoring committee, and funding agencies
Train students and fellows in biomedical research methods and imaging data acquisition and analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Physics, Engineering, Biomedical Science, a related field, or Chemistry
Ability to conceptualize, develop, and lead translational and clinical research projects involving 7T MRI
Ability to establish and lead a research group
Ability to establish and sustain an independent externally funded research program
Expertise in ultra-high-field MRI and biomedical research methods
Ability to design and write protocols for IRB-approved research studies
Ability to acquire and analyze research data
Ability to train and supervise students and fellows
Ability to present research at national and international scientific conferences and/or other institutions
Ability to author or co-author manuscripts and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential for growth and life-long careers
Academic appointments possible in relevant Illinois departments and at the Beckman Institute
Opportunities to collaborate with Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center