Postdoctoral Researcher in Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

Description

We are looking for a
Postdoctoral Researcher in Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to be a part of the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. The work form part of a Wellcome Fellowship project run by Dr Clarke. The post holder will be responsible for their own research project within this research programme. The project aims to develop a robust acquisition and reconstruction platform for 7T functional MRSI and diffusion MRSI. The project will integrate with new custom analysis techniques, developed in the group, as part of an existing collaboration with WIN's Analysis Group. The post holder will also provide guidance and supervision to less experienced members of the research group, including junior postdocs, collaborators, and PhD and project students.
Essential selection criteria

• A doctoral degree (PhD or DPhil) in chemistry, physics, engineering or other relevant discipline. Post-qualification research experience (Grade 8)
• Demonstrated knowledge of MRI physics, particularly that relevant to MRI or MRS sequence design
• Expertise in software programming using, for example, C++, MATLAB, or Python
• Strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field
• Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies
• Ability to independently plan and manage a research project, including a research budget Desirable selection criteria
• Experience in MRI pulse sequence development
• Understanding of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging
• Experience in human MR imaging and analysis
• Experience with developing open-science tools and software packages
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a research project and budget
• Experience of making grant applications This post is full-time and fixed term until 3 years.