About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Group in the UCL Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, London, UK. As a talented MRI physicist, you will have a central role in an exciting research programme developing, optimising and applying new MRI electromagnetic tissue properties mapping (QSM) acquisition sequences and processing techniques in healthy volunteers and patient studies.
You will work within the MRI group, led by Prof. Karin Shmueli, a pioneer of quantitative magnetic susceptibility mapping (QSM), whose research focuses on developing and optimising electromagnetic tissue properties mapping techniques for a variety of applications, aiming to improve disease diagnosis and monitoring of therapies. Prof. Shmueli has obtained funding for this position as part of her European Research Council-funded research programme to develop integrated QSM and electrical conductivity (MR-EPT) MRI techniques for next generation structural and functional neuroimaging. The ultimate goal is to develop a new efficient scan for a proof-of-concept study to investigate the technique’s potential to discover structural and functional diagnostic biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases.
You will carry out your research as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of physicists, biomedical engineers and clinicians, reporting to Prof. Shmueli. If you have any scientific or informal enquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Karin Shmueli at .
1. This is a fixed-term role, funded for four months in the first instance.
2. Research Assistant - Initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £ 39, - £ 41, per annum).
3. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit for more information.
About you
The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, or Physical Sciences, and have completed or be near the completion of a PhD in MRI Physics.
A strong background in MRI physics and expertise in computer programming in a language such as Matlab, Python or C/C++ are essential. Experience in acquisition, reconstruction, processing and analysis of MRI data is required. The applicant will have experience in MRI electromagnetic tissue properties mapping and analysis including machine learning approaches.
You will also have excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, self- and time-management skills, and the ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
4. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
5. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
6. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
7. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
8. Immigration loan
9. Relocation scheme for certain posts
10. On-Site nursery
11. On-site gym
12. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
13. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
14. Discounted medical insurance