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Programmer and fMRI Data Analyst LIBR May 2025
We are seeking a highly motivated Computer Programmer/Imaging Data Analyst interested in working on applications programming and data analysis at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. The successful candidate will have two areas of responsibility: 1) programming and maintaining python, shell, and web applications for data handling and assessment and for administrative tools and 2) analyzing and interpreting high-dimensional functional MRI (fMRI) neuroimaging data using both standard and novel methods. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and to contribute to the development of new methods for analyzing and interpreting these data to gain insights into causes of psychiatric conditions.
The MS level data scientist will work to support an imaging facility as well as participate in the MR Facility Director’s research program. This will require a range of skills from the writing and maintenance of basic image data handling programs to neuroimaging processing pipelines to working in GUI design for novel devices to tools for facility management. Example projects include large scale image analysis of MRI data acquired from novel imaging sequences to characterize tissue composition in studies of 500 subjects; evaluation of a range of fMRI acquisition and processing methods; development of a SWIFT GUI for a novel medical device; establishment of image data preprocessing pipelines; development and maintenance of administrative python programs for the management of an MRI Facility.
Applicants should be comfortable with mathematical algorithms used or analysis methods on occasion.
This is an on-site position in Tulsa OK.
KEY Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced neuroimaging analysis using multi-dimensional fMRI data
- Develop and implement data quality control programs and procedures
- Develop image data preprocessing pipelines
- Develop and maintain programs for administrative tasks for an MRI Facility
- Develop SWIFT GUI applications
- Provide a resource for the installation and maintenance of LINUX applications
- Contribute to scientific publications and presentations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and technical staff
Qualifications
Desired qualifications
- MS in Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience in neuroimaging analysis
- Python, LINUX, shell, R programming
- Systems programming in LINUX
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in fMRI and MRI image analysis
- Experience in python applications development
- API programming
Personal qualifications
- Excellent collaborative, communication, and presentation skills
- Scientifically self-motivated and creative
- Ability to work both independently and in structured groups
- Open-minded and analytical personality