MRI Scientist

Job description

The MRI Scientist will be site based to support the internationally renowned academic Magnetic Resonance Imaging group in Cambridge.

You will be responsible for the design and implementation of MR research projects in collaboration with one of our ultra-high field (7T) research partners in Cambridge and in as part of the UK 7T Network. It is anticipated that a substantial proportion of your time would be devoted to supporting collaborations in this increasingly active area, and for providing consultation as well as advanced scientific support to researchers in clinical and cognitive neuroscience .

The position offers an exciting opportunity to become the interface between basic scientists, clinical researchers and Siemens Healthcare which enjoys the position of industry leader for advancing imaging technology. It would be anticipated that you have a good understanding of MR basic science and engineering but in addition be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the clinical applications of MR and particular demands of clinical translational research. An important aspect of this role is to identify potential new methods which might be developed in to commercially viable products and, either within Siemens or in collaboration with our external partners to develop a strategy to implement, validate and potentially bring to market these ideas.

The role will offer a very close connection to applied and clinical science and aims to identify and assist collaborative MR research projects. Integral to this position will be the pivotal role you will play in helping maintain Siemens Healthcare as the leading scientific and collaboration partner within the MR community.

This position will also involve supporting and initiating additional academic collaborations with our partner. Clinical research input and direct contribution to research projects and publications will be possible subject to the individually defined research projects.

What are my responsibilities?

· Developing innovative MR techniques in close cooperation with our academic partner and validating new applications clinically.
· Facilitating translation of pre-clinical concepts to a clinical environment for 'real-world' evaluation with the goal of integration into future products.
· Successfully driving collaboration projects.
· Submission of invention disclosures with the aim of protecting company intellectual property
· Publishing collaboration results at scientific congresses and in peer reviewed journals together with our collaboration partners.
· Develop a strong relationship with the MR development team in Siemens MR Headquarters in Erlangen, Germany.
· Become the Interface for our collaboration partner to the collaboration, development and marketing teams in headquarters and the global customer network of leading institutions collaborating with Siemens.
· To report collaboration results back to product development and marketing.
· Administration and management of collaboration projects.
· Participation at scientific workshops in the region and giving presentations at meetings, seminars and scientific congresses.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

· Profound scientific MR applications, image reconstruction and/or sequence programming experience and an affinity for clinically relevant applications development in medical imaging with a proven track record
· Proficient at programming in C++, ideally with experience of the Siemens IDEA sequence development environment (SDE) and image calculation environment (ICE).
· Outstanding communication skills to establish and maintain relationships between variety of people in different roles / levels and physical locations
· Good networking skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Ability to create new and innovative solutions,
· You enjoy to learn from and work across different cultures
· Excellent English language skills are required
· Although this role is site based, there may be some requirement for international travel as well as within the UK and Ireland.

Desirable Skills and Experience

· Ideally, you are experienced in working together with physicians or scientists in the field of MR imaging, with a history of publishing in scientific journals
· An awareness of intellectual property rights and appropriate handling of sensitive intellectual material

This is a 24 month fixed term contract.

As the world’s population expands and ages, more and more people are striving to lead a healthy, high-quality life far into old age. Siemens Healthcare is a pioneer when it comes to providing medical technologies that help deliver a better quality of healthcare. Our innovations combine state-of-the-art laboratory diagnostics, imaging technologies and IT solutions to pinpoint disease early on, enhance diagnostic precision and optimize patient care. Siemens also makes healthcare faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcare employs some 51,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. For further information please visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.
If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens PLC terms, conditions and benefits.