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The Frontotemporal Degeneration Center (FTDC; https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hStz2eH3jXe2_6SYQbWkdC4nCQBiJDXOrnEBPo72L63UY7...) at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA is looking for a neuroimaging data engineer to work on processing and analysis of multimodal MRI and PET data from our longitudinal neurodegenerative disease cohort. This is a great opportunity for an individual with imaging experience who wants to do unique imaging research as a staff scientist.

Primary responsibilities include processing, analyzing and archiving neuroimaging datasets and facilitating integration of neuroimaging and clinical data repositories using the Integrated Neurodegenerative Disease Database (INDD) and cloud-based commercial platform FlyWheel. Neuroimaging datasets will include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) series. The candidate will both implement existing pipelines and help develop novel pipelines. An additional primary responsibility will involve the training and co-supervision of neuroimaging analyses and general computing skills of junior lab personnel, including coordinators and research specialists. The candidate will also manage, receive, send, review, organize, process, and harmonize secondary data acquired via external collaborations and/or from publicly available data repositories, such as the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. A third responsibility will be to perform basic statistical and bioinformatics analyses of imaging data to support the research of senior ADRC and FTDC staff and faculty. There will be publication opportunities for mentored research projects.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of data analyst experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required knowledge includes process and data modeling, data architectural development methodology and working knowledge of databases. Experience using data analysis tool and databases. Demonstrated competence in systems analysis and design and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or PhD, plus 3-5 years’ experience in a computational (e.g., Computer Science, Bioinformatics) or biological (e.g., Biology, Neuroscience, Genomics) field or equivalent experience. Experience required with neuroimaging software (ANTs, FreeSurfer, SPM), programming/scripting (PERL, Python), open-source software development (Github), and working statistical knowledge (R, STATA, SPSS). Familiarity with neurodegenerative disease and/or psychiatric disorders is a plus.

Must possess good organizational and time management skills, good written and verbal communications skills; ability to work independently and supervise others; be able to multi-task. Willingness to learn and keep current with technology and the rules and regulations involving clinical research a must. This position is continent upon grant funding.

The FTDC enjoys close collaborations with the broader Penn neurology and neuroscience community, including the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and Institute on Aging.

For more details and to apply, please visit: https://secure-web.cisco.com/1OVx8sXmfwGjbGatlnZFYBlPhguVk1gBfDdFupynpMWI3fm... Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr. Corey McMillan ( cmcmilla@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) or Dr. Jeff Phillips ( jefphi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu).

Jeff Phillips Research Assistant Professor of Neurology Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA