A new UK-based research imaging centre, realising a bold idea
GlaxoSmithKline is partnering with Imperial College (University of London)
and the UK Medical Research Council to develop a new Clinical Imaging
Centre (CIC) on the Hammersmith Hospital site in West London, headed by
Dr. Paul Matthews. This unique partnership between academic scientists
and the pharmaceutical industry has been forged to develop and implement
novel strategies for applying imaging to better understand mechanisms of
disease and therefore aid drug development.
The main purpose of this job is to develop and apply
quantitative/statistical modelling techniques to GSK imaging studies to
order to inform drug development decisions and strategy.
The Mission
- To use the most advanced imaging tools to better define disease,
identify and measure drug targets locally within human tissues and organs.
- To find new ways to get safer and more effective medicines to patients
faster than has ever been possible before.
The Method
o Create a multi-disciplinary, intellectually vibrant and open scientific
environment in the heart of one of the UK's leading medical schools.
o Resource it as the most complete and modern clinical MRI, PET and
optical imaging laboratory in Europe.
o Support imaging with a strong radiochemistry facility linked to
GlaxoSmithKline's full compound library.
o Provide dedicated biology and image analysis laboratories, as well as
psychophysical testing areas.
As an Image Modeller you will
- Develop novel image analysis methodology and apply it to GSK imaging
studies to derive quantitative imaging endpoints.
- Implement novel methodologies in software in order to deliver
quantitative analyses of GSK imaging data.
- Take a lead role in the design of imaging study protocols, including the
definition of analysis plans, to ensure proper experimental design and
appropriate analysis of the imaging data.
- Provide critical evaluation of quantitative summaries from imaging
studies in order to present the quantitative results in the appropriate
biological context.
- Interact with staff from all disciplines working at the centre and
across therapeutic areas in the company.
- Publish image analysis research, both internally through writing reports
and giving presentations and externally through publications in high-
quality scientific journals and presentations at international
conferences.
Requirements
- PhD in a quantitative field (MSc with 3+ years of experience will also
be considered).
- Programming experience and proven ability to implement methodology in
relevant languages; e.g., C/C+, Fortran, Matlab, IDL, R/S.
- Experience in image analysis is preferred.
- Knowledge of MRI or PET is preferred.
If you want to be a part of a new, dynamic industrial-academic venture,
then this could provide the rewarding career step you have been looking
for! If interested, please visit www.gsk.com/careers/gsk_frame-uk.htm and
apply to Req ID 27536. Do not respond via email.
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