Research Associate/Fellow (Quantum Technology) (fixed term)

Reference

SCI241322

Closing Date

Thursday, 7th July 2022

Job Type

Research

Department

Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham.

Salary

£27924 to £40927 per annum, (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

The Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC), University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of magnetoencephalography (MEG). This is part of a broad programme across a number of areas of research whose aim is to develop a new generation of MEG system based upon optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs). The position will be located at SPMIC, and will work with researchers from within UoN and a wide range of external collaborating organisations both within the UK and internationally. 

Optically pumped magnetometers are ultra-sensitive magnetic field detectors which can operate without cryogenic cooling, and so can be brought closer to the head than conventional field detectors. The aim is to build a multi-channel OPM MEG device which can be worn on the head allowing the subject to move freely in an open and natural environment. The prospect of an affordable and wearable system has a number of exciting applications including novel paediatric imaging.

The successful candidate(s) must have or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in physics, engineering or an associated area. Candidates should be experienced in hardware and software development for MEG systems. Experience in programming using Matlab and/or Python is highly desirable. Also experience in the field of MEG experimental design, MEG array design, and paediatric and/or clinical imaging is desirable.

The University of Nottingham has been at the forefront of imaging since the 1970’s and a rich history of novel developments resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Sir Peter Mansfield. The Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre remains at the forefront of neuroimaging development with significant contributions in the fields of MRI, MEG, multi-modal imaging, and simultaneous EEG/fMRI. The Centre is equipped with a 275 channel MEG, 7T, 3T and 1.5T MR systems, as well as MR-compatible 64-channel EEG. It also houses the world’s first 50 channel wearable MEG device based on OPMs.

For more information email Prof. Matt Brookes [email protected] or Prof. Richard Bowtell [email protected]

This is full time, fixed term post until 31 December 2023. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Matt Brookes: tel: 0115 9515188
email: [email protected].
Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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