Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in MRI Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping

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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in MRI Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping

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University College London

Job description

About usUCL and Perspectum, a healthcare platform developing AI-enabled digital technologies as decision-support tools for clinicians, are coming together through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), a national scheme which helps businesses to innovate and grow by linking them with a university and a highly qualified graduate, known as a KTPWe are recruiting a KTP Associate to work full time on an innovative project putting the latest academic research into practice, who will be employed by , specifically in the Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, but will be based at the Perspectum offices and receive regular supervision from Professor David Werring and Professor Karin Shmueli at UCL.About the roleYou will lead a project that will apply cutting edge research in Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) to the medical software and device industry. Based at Perspectum Ltd and with full support from clinical neurologists and MRI QSM experts at UCL, you will translate state-of-the-art QSM techniques into software-as-a-service (SaaS) with the goal of commercialisation, and deployment into the market.You will integrate UCL’s QSM research into Perspectum’s offerings, optimising a robust acquisition protocol and processing pipeline for QSM, validating it against clinical data, producing high-quality research publications, and delivering a SaaS solution ready for clinical trials. The goal is to create real impact for patients with infratentorial superficial siderosis, a progressive neurological condition caused by the deposition of the iron-containing compound haemosiderin around the brain and spinal cord. This work holds potential relevance for patients being treated with new medications that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.You will be part of the prestigious 50-year-old Innovate UK KTP programme, which offers a dedicated professional development budget, a network of fellow Associates from various disciplines, and training and mentoring opportunities. You will also have the chance to write publications about your work and present it internationally, alongside the academic and company teams. Find out more about KTPs here:The Associate must start work before 22 June 2025. The post is funded by Innovate UK and Perspectum Ltd for 24 months in the first instance.This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on site at the Perspectum offices in Oxford.If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ( ).Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Karin Shmueli ( ).A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.About youThis role offers a springboard to a career in both industry and academia to postgraduates and postdocs in MRI physics, imaging science, and related disciplines.You will apply your knowledge of MRI reconstruction and analysis, along with high-level coding skills, to embed and translate the state-of-the-art MRI QSM diagnostics for the brain into Perspectum, contributing to the development of a SaaS solution and future products.You will also hone your project management skills while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and clinicians.Additionally, you will use your excellent technical writing and presentation skills to prepare materials for publication in academic journals, conferences, and for a variety of audiences.Strong communication and networking skills, a collaborative attitude, initiative, independence of thought in applied research, and good innovation and project management skills will enable you to fully benefit from your unique position at the interface between industry and academia, including their close access to experts in imaging science and MRI physics from both sectors.What we offerYou will have the opportunity to build a wide network of contacts in the fields of MRI, medical imaging software, and neurodegenerative conditions, while helping to bring a new product to market that supports clinicians treating people living with infratentorial superficial siderosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disease.Additional benefits of this role include the chance to work on a complex project aligned with your research interests within a dynamic, innovation-focused UK company, alongside academic experts. You will have the opportunity to publish your work in collaboration with UCL and present it at international conferences. Dedicated support and a personal budget will also be provided to help you develop both your technical and commercial skills.The post is offered with salary on UCL Grade 6B with salary in the range £33,482 – £36,130 per annum.Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD and will be offered with salary in the range £38,249 – £45,413 per annum.As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.This appointment is subject toOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.Available documents

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North West London

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:18:52 GMT

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