Rf Technician/engineer-research Imaging Facility-08-0544
Nevada Cancer Institute (Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer research institute, as defined by the National Cancer Institute. Through the knowledge and expertise of the finest scientists, clinicians, educators and caregivers, the Institute provides hope to communities in Nevada, the southwest and beyond through research, education, early detection, prevention and high quality patient care. NVCI is striving for a future without cancer that is achieved through initiated and collaborative research in basic, clinical and population science. Nevada Cancer Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org

The Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) seeks a RF technician/engineer to lead our pre-clinical imaging and spectroscopy studies, and translational human clinical research applications.  The candidate should have strong skills in research MR system operations and maintenance of small-bore magnet systems for both MRI and MRS.  NVCI operates a Bruker 7 T 20 cm bore, refrigerated (USR) Biospec small bore imaging system.  Clinical and research operations are currently conducted on our 1.5 T Siemens Avanto whole-body MRI.

The candidate will primarily support Bruker 7 T research projects; operate and maintain the 7 T MRI, perform daily QA and system troubleshooting; develop, test, and optimize MRI & MRS protocols; acquire and analyze data; and document and publish research results.  Candidates with expertise and experience in RF coil and electronic circuit design, implementation, testing, and maintenance are highly desirable.  The RF technician/engineer may also help train students and researchers. 

The position requires expertise in imaging and multinuclear spectroscopy of small animal models using a small-bore MRI system (preferably Bruker, but Varian or equivalent systems are acceptable).  Hardware expertise with designing, building, and testing high-field RF coils (e.g., 300 MHz) and ancillary electronics used in MR gating, triggering, and physiological monitoring is preferred.  Software expertise using Linux or Unix based systems, the ability to develop and troubleshoot imaging software (e.g., C/C++), and the ability to modify, develop, test, and troubleshoot pulse sequence programs are preferred.  Experience working with small animal models, animal anesthesia, and minor invasive preparation (injections, intubations) is preferred.  Expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining small-bore MRI systems is preferred.  The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with and cultivate a diverse group of researchers to help in the success of their research activities.  The candidate must be able to comply with stringent laboratory safety and animal handling requirements, policies, and procedures.

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