The MRI Physicist will support both the clinical and research functions of Nemours Radiology in Orlando with collaboration with our Delaware Radiology department. In addition to pursuing independent research projects, the candidate will contribute to clinical services by optimizing MRI-based clinical and research imaging protocols, develop an ongoing process for quality assurance, ensure regulatory compliance and ACR accreditation, assist in design and execution of MRI data collection and analysis, conduct equipment acceptance testing, evaluate new technologies and upgrades, and provide MR physics education for students, residents and fellows. The MRI physicist will also be expected to participate in the writing and preparation of grant applications for external funding for research.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics/Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related field required

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform independent research and provide support to various research projects of interest to the Department of Radiology and the Neurotheranostics group, as well as non-radiology MRI research

Advance applications of new imaging methods on high-field MRI scanners in various pediatric disorders

Set up, apply and optimize novel MRI sequences in the study of pediatric disorders as well as scanner protocol implementation, pulse sequence compatibility, and consulting for multi-site projects

Ensure that the accreditation and clinical trial performance criteria are met

As a part of MRI safety committee, develop policies and procedures, address safety issues, and review the MRI safety program as well as design and oversee quality assurance programs

Implement and use novel sophisticated image processing and image analysis programs, preferably in the field of neuroimaging

Writing of grant proposals and publishing of scientific results in journals

Data analysis

Collaborate with other pediatric MR scientists across the country/world and with industry partners on MR research initiative

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .