properties, with particular emphasis on applications related to aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia risk, as part of ongoing longitudinal studies such as the Delaware Longitudinal Study of Alzheimer?s Prevention that incorporate advanced brain and blood biomarkers. The University of Delaware provides a highly collaborative research environment with access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities through the Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging and the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research, including a 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, a 9.4T Bruker MRI scanner, and a new 3T Siemens Cima.X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize novel magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging methods for the brainConduct fast, high-resolution MRE acquisitions and analyses to study brain mechanical properties.
• Apply MRE techniques to aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia-related researchContribute to longitudinal clinical research studies involving advanced imaging and biomarker data.
• Perform MRI pulse sequence development and/or image reconstruction, as applicableAnalyze and interpret complex neuroimaging data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international research teams.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and collaborative exchanges
• Participate in both independent research projects and team-based investigations.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldStrong background in MR physics
• Proficiency in computer programming
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

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properties, with particular emphasis on applications related to aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia risk, as part of ongoing longitudinal studies such as the Delaware Longitudinal Study of Alzheimer?s Prevention that incorporate advanced brain and blood biomarkers. The University of Delaware provides a highly collaborative research environment with access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities through the Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging and the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research, including a 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, a 9.4T Bruker MRI scanner, and a new 3T Siemens Cima.X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize novel magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging methods for the brainConduct fast, high-resolution MRE acquisitions and analyses to study brain mechanical properties.
• Apply MRE techniques to aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia-related researchContribute to longitudinal clinical research studies involving advanced imaging and biomarker data.
• Perform MRI pulse sequence development and/or image reconstruction, as applicableAnalyze and interpret complex neuroimaging data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international research teams.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and collaborative exchanges
• Participate in both independent research projects and team-based investigations.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldStrong background in MR physics
• Proficiency in computer programming
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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