Assistant/Associate Professor

Overview

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The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Biomedical Sciences Department at the Old Westbury, NY campus. The Department is made up of over 15 faculty with active research programs in areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, and cancer.

NYITCOM has recently established the Biomedical Research Imaging and Innovation Center (BRIIC) which has a newly acquired 3T MRI scanner (Phillips MR7700), capable of fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, multi-nuclei imaging, and gated cardiac imaging. Nordic Neurolabs software and peripherals are already present for acquisition, processing, and analysis of fMRI data.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to build a research program in functional and structural neuroimaging as a core member of the Biomedical Research Imaging and Innovation Center (BRIIC) initiative at the Old Westbury, NY campus.

Research areas of particular interest include traumatic brain injury and repair, brain development and aging, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. Autism), neurodegeneration (e.g.Parkinson’s Disease), machine-learning for neuroimaging, but other exciting research areas involving fMRI-based neuroimaging are of interest. The candidate should be open to collaborations with clinicians studying neuro-musculo-skeletal medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, sports-related injuries, and E-Sports. Generous scanner time specifically for research is included in this position.

Full-time imaging support staff and faculty are already present including a fellowship-trained radiologist and MRI technician.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD, DO, MD or other comparable doctoral degree with significant expertise in magnetic resonance imaging and fMRI. Preference will be given to applicants with current or previous record of funding.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Compensation: 100000 to 150000 (USD)