Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (MRI Physics)

Job title:

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (MRI Physics)

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Imaging Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary Department for neuroimaging excellence. We bring together clinicians and scientists who study higher cognitive function using neuroimaging techniques. Our goal is to understand how thought and perception arise from brain activity, and how such processes break down in neurological and psychiatric disease. The Department studies all aspects of higher cognitive function and develops cutting edge data acquisition and analysis methods.About the roleWe are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the Physics Group, based in the department, a highly collaborative team working at the interface of technical development and application in neuroscience studies. Appointments will be at the Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level, with salary offered at Research Fellow/UCL Grade 7 (£42,099 – £50,585 per annum including London Allowance) or Senior Research Fellow/UCL Grade 8 (£51,474 – £60,521 per annum including London Allowance), dependent on skills and experience.You will develop advanced laminar fMRI or qMRI (enhanced microstructural specificity) protocols for deployment in neuroscience studies. The role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of neuroimaging research with access to a 7T and two 3T research-dedicated MRI scanners.The role is available immediately and funded for three years in the first instance.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 Martina Callaghan ( ).A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.About youYou will be enthusiastic, technically able, and highly collaborative, and interested in developing the next generation of tools for naturalistic neuroimaging. You should have a PhD in MRI physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with demonstrable expertise in neuroimaging and expert programming skills (e.g., MatLab, Julia, Python, C/C++).You will also be specialised in at least two of the following areas (specialisation in three areas is required for appointment as Senior Research Fellow):

• fMRI protocol design and data analysis.
• Pulse sequence programming preferably on the Siemens platform (IDEA/ICE), relevant experience with open platforms such as Pulseq will be considered.
• Image reconstruction including advanced parallel imaging techniques, e.g., compressed sensing, and open platforms such as Gadgetron.
• Biophysical modelling, e.g., relaxometry and contrast models, diffusion processes, physiological models, or models of neurovascular coupling.

Additionally, candidates interested in appointment at Senior Research Fellow level will have a well-established track record of impactful publications and experience of supervising staff and/or students.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.What we offerAppointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £37,332 – £39,980 per annum) with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.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 to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.Our 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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Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:02:52 GMT

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