Research Fellow in Translational MR Physics (Fixed term) (MED385523X1)

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in Translational Magnetic Resonance (MR) Physics within the MR & Precision Imaging (MR&PI) theme of the NIHR Nottingham BRC. 

The Research Fellow will lead and deliver individual and collaborative research projects in translational MR Physics. These will enable and accelerate the clinical implementation of novel MRI methods and protocols, along with cutting edge image analysis. There will be a particular focus on the standardisation of accelerated multimodal, single and multi-organ protocols across MR vendor platforms, including intraoperative MRI for experimental and clinical diagnostic and intervention trials. This research will involve developing and validating novel imaging methodologies and protocols suitable for clinical use across the range of key health conditions that are studied in the NIHR Nottingham BRC. The Research Fellow will plan and conduct work that enhances the internationally leading imaging research portfolio of the BRC and will be responsible for writing up relevant work for publication.  The role will also involve bringing together discovery and clinical MRI research and strengthening the collaboration with Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) 

The successful candidate will join the MR & PI theme of the NIHR Nottingham BRC, which brings together a collaborative team drawn from MR Physicists, Clinical Academics, and Imaging Scientists form the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre. The MR&PI BRC themes are Innovative Imaging, Experimental Medicine, Brain dysconnectivity, and Radiomics & Clinical translation. The imaging group has access to 1.5T, 3T and 7T MR scanners, and will house the 11.7T UK National Facility. 

Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in MR Physics or a related area and experience in Magnetic Resonance scanner use and advanced sequence optimization. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of MRI reconstruction and related issues including scanner pulse programming are also essential.  

This is a fixed term contract available for 3 years. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to paul.morgan@nottingham.ac.uk or susan.francis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 21 Mar 2024
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)