Research Assistant/Associate - Preclinical Imaging Scientist (Fixed Term)

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Department of Radiology

Grade 5 £26,715-£30,942
Grade 7 £32,816-£40,322

RQ27589

Research

30 July 2021

5 September 2021

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant or Research Associate to support preclinical imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the University of Cambridge. The Department of Radiology, with its combination of scientific excellence and access to novel imaging facilities, is developing and applying novel imaging technologies as part of its extensive translational research programme. We have just opened a new pre-clinical facility on campus with state-of-the-art equipment.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop and lead their own research in addition to specific work in the collaborative projects above. We expect them to have opportunities to publish their work.

We are looking for a person with a good knowledge of MRI, PET, CT and/or imaging physics and with strong computing skills. Ideally, the postholder will have some experience of imaging small animals as well as experimental design and data analysis. The successful candidate will be able to assist with development of quantitative imaging protocols to make the best possible use of the new facilities and ethical use of animals.

The appointee will support the Imaging Leads and academics using the facility, as well as research and technical staff to facilitate the efficient and ethical operation of animal experiments involving imaging to achieve the aims of various research programmes. They will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, quality control, testing and running of the preclinical imaging scanners. The post holder will help to extract maximum value and capability from the imaging facilities, by developing and implementing novel quantitative imaging protocols and flexible data analysis pipelines in response to the needs of colleagues.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD. Where a PhD has yet to be, awarded appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded (PhD needs to be awarded within 6 months of the start date).

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Ferdia Gallagher ([email protected])

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

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