Location: | London |
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Salary: | £48,056 to £49,895 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 23rd August 2024 |
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Closes: | 12th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | MED04771 |
About the role:
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) is established for clinical diagnosis, prognosis, and guiding therapy. Our group has been at the forefront of the development of CMR techniques. These new methods will speed up clinical CMR examinations by a factor of 3 with benefits such as improving access to CMR, reductions in waiting lists and improved diagnostic value. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team of physicists, computer scientists, engineers and clinicians developing truly novel translatable imaging techniques.
What you would be doing:
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a talented research associate in MRI physics to help us develop next generation CMR techniques. Ideally you will have a good undergraduate degree or MSc (or equivalent) in mathematics, physics, or engineering;
A PhD in MRI, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience; Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures; Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals; Experience in a programming language (C++, MATLAB or Python preferred); Experience in developing MRI pulse sequences and/or image reconstruction techniques (ideally with Siemens scanners); Experience in scanning phantoms and healthy volunteers; Experience with CMR techniques would be desirable but could also be developed during the project.
What we can offer you:
Further Information
This is a fixed term full-time post funded by Heart Research UK for 36 months based at Royal Brompton Campus.
Applicants will need to complete the online application form, but we encourage potential applicants to make contact for informal discussions first.
As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £41,694 - £44,888 per annum.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Sonia Nielles-Vallespin – s.nielles-vallespin@imperial.ac.uk.
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