Post-doc for fetal brain MRI
We are looking for a research and development engineer, for four years post-doctoral position (annual renew of the contract) at the Medical Image Analysis Laboratory of the Radiology Department and Center for Biomedical Imaging, Lausanne University. This position includes a strong collaboration with CIBM-CHUV-MR.
Description: We look for a post-doctoral researcher versatile both in MRI physics/sequence programming and image processing, dedicated to the development of MR sequences aimed at quantitative T1 and T2 mapping of the fetal brain. Moreover, the post-doc will be responsible to define and guide an adequate modification of a fetal phantom and a fetal motion simulator. The candidate will further be responsible to conduct all in vitro scanning. together with the 2 PhD students allocated to this project).
Profile:
- MSc and PhD completed in mathematics, MR physics, electrical engineering or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of research experience in the field of MR physics, sequence development and image reconstruction.
- Strong background in inverse problems and regularization as well as in MR physics.
- Knowledgeable in IDEA programming environment of the Siemens MR scanners and basic experience in sequence programming.
- Strong programming skills, good knowledge of C++, Python, Matlab and neuroimaging software will be a plus.
- Hands-on experience with in vitro and in vivo MR scanning
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
- Rigorous work habits, a curious and critical mind, and a good sense of initiative.
- A high-level perseverance and a strong personal commitment are expected.
- Experience in student and/or researchers supervision.
We offer:
- a multidisciplinary project between cutting-edge brain imaging and advanced image processing, MR physics, and clinical context.
- an extremely stimulating field of research within a highly specialized and qualified scientific environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art clinical MRI scanners.
Gross salary (pre-employer/employee tax): In compliance with Swiss National Science Foundation and UNIL.
Successful applications are subject to academic approval from the UNIL.