Post-Doctoral researcher on MRI development W/M

Employeur

The University of Bordeaux is a great dynamic and responsible university that cares about the well-being of its staff. Joining us means working in a privileged environment within a particularly diverse and open professional community, benefiting from welcome and inclusion schemes, training and internal mobility. It means participating in an academic, scientific and human adventure. It means committing to meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

Join the Centre de Résonance Magnétique des Systèmes Biologiques (CRMSB) – of the University of Bordeaux!

This mixed research unit develops research themes in the field of MRI methodology and instrumentation, as well as in the field of Biomedical Imaging applications. The laboratory has developed many interactions with research teams specialized in the fields of oncology, cardiology, tissue engineering, or neuroscience.

As part of the REACH project, we are recruiting a Post-Doctoral Researcher W/M whose work will focus on the development of an MRI.

This industrial project funded by the BPI aims to build a low-field MRI demonstrator. The project also involves Chipiron. The objective is to bring to market an MRI instrument using a SQUID system to increase the detection sensitivity at low field (10 mT).

Votre mission

The aim of the research work is to achieve operability of a new low-field magnetic resonance imaging instrument.

This instrument consists of a magnet generating a 10 mT induction, magnetic induction gradients, a radio frequency chain in the 10 kHz-1MHz range (transmission and reception) and a sequencer.

You mission will consist in being responsible for the implementation of acquisition protocols, noticeably for clinical imaging, in order to achieve the best possible image quality in short time. The work will be carried out in close cooperation with another recruited people specialized in instrumentation / electronics.

·       NMR/MRI acquisition sequences: implementation, optimization of standard sequences and innovation at very low field, with a focus on acceleration procedures and signal-to noise

·       Post-processing: denoising, reconstruction algorithms

·       Comparison with high-field MRI: deep-learning and other AI modalities for low-field MRI optimization

·       Close cooperation with an electronics expert: synergic implementation of MRI acquisition protocols

·       Close interaction with Chipiron to facilitate the emergence of new product solutions and their future commercialization

Safety conditions will be met in accordance with current standards. The unit has a health and safety policy and a health and safety correspondent. Dedicated training will be provided on arrival at the laboratory. No major risks are associated with the research activity.

Vos atouts / Vos talents

Holder of a PhD in Physics, Physical Chemistry or Imaging, you have acquired expertise in MRI sequence programming.

·       Autonomous on your work and scientific approach, you’re willing to work in close collaboration with a team

·       MRI acquisition on standard/prototype MRI systems

·       Raw data processing

·       Post-processing, knowledge in AI is welcome

·       Informal electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

·       Fluency in English, particularly in oral communication

·       Basic knowledge of magnetic resonance will be highly appreciated

Do you recognize yourself? Apply!

More information:

The project lies at the crossroads of electronics, magnetism, Magnetic Resonance instrumentation and their biological and clinical applications, within a framework of University/Company cooperation.

Based in Bordeaux, at the heart of the campus of medicine and health sciences – access by tramway line A (stop « Hôpital Pellegrin ») buses, bike.

The laboratory is near the city-centre of Bordeaux and about 60 Km of the Atlantic coast.

24-month fixed-term contract

Gross monthly salary: from 2750€ to 3000€

Job Benefits:

50 days of annual leave from the first year

75% of the cost of a Gironde public transport pass covered

Contribution to private healthcare insurance of 15€ / month

Subsidised meals

Leisure, sports and cultural activities for all staff

Disabled-friendly establishment

Possibility of staff parking

Sustainable mobility package for commuting between home and work

Welcome programme and training courses

Recruitment process: Applications are reviewed as they arrive.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Recruitment Officer for a first pre-qualification phone conversation. An interview with the supervisor will then be organised by videoconference.

Please note that interested applicants should send a CV, brief statement of qualifications and basis for interest in the position, copies of up to 3 relevant publications, and the email addresses of 2 appropriate references.