Neuroimaging Engineer – Neurology

WashU IT

Neuroimaging Engineer developing and maintaining algorithms for neuroimaging research at WashU. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on innovative data analyses involving MRI.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,100 - $90,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain computer algorithms for analyzing structural and functional MRI data for neuroimaging-related neuroscience research purposes.
Assist with design and ongoing development of custom software necessary to implement computer algorithms.
Process existing neuroimaging data and perform robust quality assurance.
Database management for neuroimaging studies.
Prepare program descriptions and documentation both for newly developed and existing analysis software for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.
Develop and apply advanced statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging and related data using software programming tools (e.g., Linux, MATLAB, Python, R routines).
Transfer files to appropriate server and maintain study neuroimaging database.
Miscellaneous tasks related to laboratory neuroimaging analyses goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills: 3D Slicer, C (Programming Language), C++ Programming Language, Communication, Computer Languages, FreeSurfer, Hardware Configurations, Linux Bash Shell, Psychological Evaluations, Python (Programming Language), Python Matplotlib, Research Labs, Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Software Packages, Statistical Packages, Visual Aesthetics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years

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Hard Skills & Tools

computer algorithmsstatistical approachesanalytical approaches3D SlicerCC++FreeSurferLinuxPythonR

Soft Skills

communication