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Research Assistant

The Quantis Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant (https://quantis.bme.jhu.edu/). The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the faculty investigator and oversee the day-to-day data collection for the faculty member’s research studies. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators and collaborators in a research environment. This person will be writing, running, and analyzing standard and non-standard reports.


They will assist in carrying out studies of X-Ray CT-based quantitative biomarkers and radiomics in accordance with good research practices in such activities. The activities will include development of image segmentation and registration frameworks, training and validation of machine learning models, pre-processing and quantitative analysis of x-ray imaging data, management of large datasets, lab inventory, record keeping, and own research within the context of laboratory focus. There is the potential for authorship in scientific papers and participation in conferences. The primary focus of the studies will be in skeletal health assessment, in particular in microstructural and morphological evaluation of bone.


Our lab develops imaging technologies to provide accurate quantitative information for medical diagnosis and therapy.


Our research encompasses all aspects of medical imaging sciences: from design of novel systems to improve quantification of features of diagnostic and therapeutic interest, to better image formation algorithms to minimize biases in quantitative measurements, to automated image analysis to extract quantitative markers from multi-dimensional imaging datasets.


We pride ourselves in establishing a creative, stimulating, and diverse environment wherein researchers put their ideas into action and obtain expertise in imaging technology development and/or quantitative image analysis. We also benefit from collaborating with world-class radiology and biomedical engineering groups at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and beyond.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day data collection for research activities.
  • Perform computer analysis of x-ray CT data from a variety of pre-clinical and clinical scanners.
  • Perform machine learning model development and validation under the supervision of sr. researchers.
  • Assist researcher team with extraction of quantitative biomarkers from CT data.
  • Assist research team with radiomic analysis of CT data.
  • Write, run, and analyze standard and non-standard reports. Clean data and ensure data accuracy.
  • Maintain paper and computerized research files.
  • Participate in drafting scientific communications (papers and conference presentations).
  • Conduct literature searches to support sr. researchers.
  • Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and other ad hoc meetings as needed.


Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Possesses sound organizational skills.
  • Have sound documentation skills.
  • Able to carry out computational studies reliably and reproducibly.
  • Can work on multiple priorities effectively.
  • Will execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
  • Can work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Use critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
  • Familiarity and experience with image analysis, image registration, and quantitative image biomarker extraction from x-ray CT data.
  • Knowledgeable and experience with machine learning models for prediction of health outcomes from x-ray CT data.
  • Familiarity and experience with Statistical Shape Models and imaging biomarkers of trabecular bone.
  • Experience with CT radiomics.
  • Understanding of statistical concepts relevant for analysis of experimental data from imaging studies.


Specific Physical Requirements

  • Able to move about comfortably in lab environments.
  • Can lift minimum weight, 20 lbs.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM BME Biomedical Imaging Science 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
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Vaccine Requirements
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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