Also called: MRI Research Scientist
Develops and runs brain scans (MRI, PET) for research studies.
Designs a scan sequence, runs it on volunteers, then processes the images to measure tiny changes in brain structure.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or physics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physics.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI pipelines now process brain scans automatically, the bulk of the work; fewer specialists needed, mostly for new methods.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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