Research Fellow

About us

The Centre for Medical Imaging (CMI) is a multidisciplinary research team based at the Division of Medicine in University College London. We are a part of the Research Department of Imaging. Our research focus is on medical clinical imaging and our portfolio spans cutting edge translational interventions right through to leading pragmatic multi-centre trials of emerging and established imaging techniques within the NHS that ultimately change clinical practice. Our work is translational in nature, reflecting the interests and experience of our team. The Research Imaging Organisation (RIO) is part of CMI and provides a comprehensive infrastructure that support researchers with designing and managing trials of novel imaging techniques or trials where the primary outcome is imaging dependent. RIO has their core elements: 1) Clinical Trials Unit; 2) Implementation Team; and 3) MR Core Lab.

About the role

The post holder be part of the MR Core Lab responsible for delivering a range omelette-centre clinical MRI studies. This will include, but will not be limitedto, TRANSFORM, the national prostate cancer screening study which UCL’s Professor Shonit Punwani is the imaging lead (https://prostatecanceruk.org/research/transform-trial), and ASPIRE, a PCUK-funded study to support the translation of novel diffusion methods to the clinic, as well as external multi-centre studies for which the RIO MR Core Lab is providing support. This role is eligible for UCL sponsorship.

About you

The post requires an honours degree (minimum 2:1) and a PhD in a discipline related to the role. The candidate should have a track record developing and/or translating quantitative MRI biomarkers. The candidate should also have experience developing researchcode for imaging. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, do not hesitate to contact Dr Penny Cristinacce.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits  to find out more.

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