Positions

Posted
Fri., March 3

Organization
Dr. Darryl Sneag, Radiology Department, Hospital for Special Surgery

Position Description
The laboratory of Dr. Darryl Sneag in the Radiology Department at the Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a research assistant for multiple ongoing and imminent projects related to MRI research of peripheral neuropathy (magnetic resonance neurography.) The ideal candidate would be one wishing to spend one or two gap years after completion of a baccalaureate program to conduct research in an academic and clinical setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing technology (software/hardware) to extend scope of MRI in orthopedics
• Recruiting and consenting volunteer subjects for MRI scans; overseeing scanning
• Conducting peripheral nerve qualitative and quantitative imaging
• Working directly with on-site GE scientist to keep subject lists and assist with post-processing of scans and analysis
• Assisting with literature reviews, as needed, for manuscript preparation
• Helping recruit and consent patients for study and coordinate all study visits at multiple different timepoints
• Processing bloodwork in laboratory
• Keeping data records, including maintaining REDCap database
• Retrospective studies (imaging/chart reviews and summary reports)
• Helping with literature reviews

• Manuscript editing and submission

Time Commitment
Full-time, with a minimum commitment of one year (two years also an option)

Compensation
TBD

Apply
To apply, provide a cover letter and CV addressed to Darryl Sneag, MD, Director of MRI Research; MR Neurography, Hospital for Special Surgery.