Technical Specialist in MRI Physics

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Technical Specialist in MRI Physics

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OverviewWe seek an ambitious, experienced and self-motivated individual with specialist technical expertise in MR physics. You will provide advice, guidance, training and hands-on support in MR research to academics, clinicians, radiographers, and students. You will facilitate research on our MRI and PET-MR scanners by taking overall responsibility for developing and maintaining Quality Control systems, MRI protocol optimization, and implementation of emerging MR techniques. You will be the key point of contact with the scanner system suppliers for discussion of technical developments and researcher needs, including works-in-progress pulse sequences.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice, guidance, training and hands-on support in MR research to academics, clinicians, radiographers and students.

Develop and maintain Quality Control systems for MRI research and operations.

Optimize MRI protocols and implement emerging MR techniques.

Act as the primary liaison with scanner system suppliers for technical developments and researcher needs, including works-in-progress pulse sequences.

About the Imaging FacilitiesThe University of Manchester’s Imaging Facilities provides state-of-the-art clinical imaging equipment to support world-leading research into basic science and human disease modelling. The Imaging Facilities manages two MRI scanners: a 3 T Philips Achieva and a 3 T GE Signa PET-MR. We also have dedicated access to a 3 T Philips MR scanner at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, supporting translational research. We support a wide spectrum of imaging research, in particular in neuro-imaging methods development, cognitive neuroscience, neuro-oncology, dementia, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular imaging.

What you will get in return

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Equal OpportunitiesAs an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Flexible workingOur University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Applications and contactsEnquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: William LloydEmail: william.lloyd@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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