Research Assistant – MRI Data Analysis

About the role

The Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia is seeking a Research Assistant to join the MS MRI Research Group. The role focuses on developing and implementing advanced MRI analysis techniques and pipelines to support cutting‑edge neuroimaging studies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate novel MRI processing and analysis pipelines.
• Conduct data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and MRI software such as FSL, FreeSurfer, and the Spinal Cord Toolbox.
• Operate the ultra‑low field MRI scanner and apply advanced imaging protocols.
• Lead analysis design, interpret results, and contribute to abstracts and manuscript preparation for projects on radiologically isolated syndrome and autoimmune encephalitis.
• Collaborate with faculty, radiologists, programmers, and technicians, and supervise student research projects.
• Share analysis methods with internal and external collaborators and promote their adoption nationally and internationally.

Required profile

• Works under the supervision of the MS MRI Manager and translational medicine leadership.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, coordinators, radiologists, programmers, and technicians.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming.
• Experience with MRI analysis packages: FSL, FreeSurfer, and the Spinal Cord Toolbox.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot ultra‑low field MRI equipment.