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UCL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY
Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
London, UK
Senior Research Associate: MRI Physicist
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A senior postdoctoral position for an expert in MR physics is
available within the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging (WTCN).
The Centre conducts cutting-edge brain research by means of functional
and structural imaging, and is equipped with three 3 T MRI scanners
(Siemens Tim Trio with 32-ch head coil), an MEG system (CTF/VSM), and
MR compatible EEG and TMS systems.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the
physics group at the WTCN reporting to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf, Head of
MRI Physics. The group specializes in the development of a broad range
of methods including diffusion, structural and functional imaging
based on understanding the underlying MR physics, to arrive at
efficient solutions. Current projects include, but are not limited to,
maximizing acquisition efficiency and resolution, artifacts
correction, quantitative MRI and neurofeedback techniques (see
http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html).
The appointee will be engaged in his/her own research projects to
improve and develop novel MRI acquisition methods related to the
primary projects of the group. Particular emphasis will be placed on
fMRI acquisition methods with very high temporal and spatial
resolution, enabling unprecedented studies of connectivity and
functional microstructure. The appointee will also provide active
support of the WTCN’s cutting edge neuroscience research.
Applicants must have a PhD or, if not already held, the PhD must have
been obtained by the agreed start-date in physics, biomedical
engineering, computer science, or a comparable subject. A strong
background in MR physics is essential, as is expertise in programming
high-level languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab). Applicants must also be
specialized in at least two of the following areas: pulse sequence
programming, Siemens MR scanners and software (IDEA, ICE), MR image
reconstruction methods (in particular, parallel imaging), assessing
safety of equipment / implants in the MR environment, time-series
analysis, functional MRI or SPM software.
The post is available immediately, and is funded by a grant from the
Wellcome Trust for three years in the first instance. Starting salary:
in the range of £39,818 - £46,972 per annum on UCL Grade 8 including
London Allowance, superannuable.
You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment –
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs where you can download a job description
and person specification using ref: 1298024
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application
process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer,
Institute of Neurology - IoN.HRAdmin {at} ucl.ac.uk
Informal enquiries to Dr Nikolaus Weiskopf (email: n.weiskopf {at} ucl.ac.uk);
Further information on the lab:
http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/Research/physics.html
Closing date: 14 January 2013.
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Dr. Siawoosh Mohammadi
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Wellcome Trust Center for Neuroimaging
Institute of Neurology
University College London
12 Queen Square
London WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Tel. +44-20-344-84368, (internal ext 84368)
Fax. +44-20-7813-1420
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