Research Fellow in Biomedical Optics - University College London

Vacancy Reference Number

1741568

Closing Date

26 Oct 2018

Salary

£35,328 to £42,701 per annum

Address

Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering, University College London

Duration

Fixed term for 24 months in the first instance

Duties and Responsibilities

UCL is one of the foremost universities in Britain and the world. The Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. This provides a highly stimulating multidisciplinary environment for learning and for scientific research. In addition to our research activities, we run a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. 

The Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering is looking to appoint a Research Fellow in Biomedical Optics in the Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL). The purpose of this post is to play a central role in the first applications of a new generation of wearable optical neuroimaging technologies. At BORL, we have developed several high-density, wearable diffuse optical tomography (DOT) systems that lead the field in terms of sensitivity, usability and image quality, and allow high-quality functional neuroimaging data to be obtained in a whole range of new experimental environments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a series of experimental applications of these technologies in a range of human subjects, which (by virtue of the cutting-edge nature of the technology) will undoubtedly include numerous world-firsts.

Duration of this post - 24 months in the first instance.

Key Requirements

Candidates are expected to have a PhD or be about to submit a PhD in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroimaging, Neuroscience, Psychology or a related subject.  Extensive experience in the processing and interpretation of complex/multi-modal neuroimaging datasets, specifically using Matlab and matlab-based toolboxes and an excellent publication track-record are also essential.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If about to submit a PhD, the appointment will be at Grade 6B (£30,922 - £32,607) salary per annum, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

Further Details

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please read these carefully before applying.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Dr Rob Cooper on robert.cooper@ucl.ac.uk 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Ms Tracy Pearmain (tracy.pearmain@ucl.ac.uk), tel. no. 0207 679 0252

More information on the department’s research and teaching activities can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medphys/ 

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Contact Details

Dr Rob Cooper: robert.cooper@ucl.ac.uk
Ms Tracy Pearmain: tracy.pearmain@ucl.ac.uk
0207 679 0252