Available: now (available until filled)
Duration: 3 years
Keywords: Radio Frequency, MRI, MRS, ultra-high field
Applicants are invited for a PhD position at the MR Centre of
Excellence (Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering) at
the Medical University of Vienna under the direction of Dr. Elmar
Laistler and Prof. Ewald Moser.
The MR Centre of Excellence operates a 7 Tesla scanner (Siemens) and
two 3 Tesla MR scanners (Siemens Tim Trio, Bruker MedSpec) and has
access to the facilities (mechanical and electronics workshops) of the
Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering.
The successful candidate should simulate, develop and test radio
frequency antennas for 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging and
spectroscopy for human applications, such as investigations of liver
and muscle metabolism or high-resolution micro-imaging.
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for the synthesis of
practical hands-on experimental work and computer-based modeling and
simulation. The applicant should have a master (or comparable) degree
in physics, electrical engineering, or in a related field.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
• Programming experience with C++ or Matlab or comparable scientific computing
• Familiarity with computer simulation software
• Practical skills (soldering, basic workshop skills)
The successful candidate will join a friendly and interdisciplinary
research team of physicists, mathematicians, statisticians,
physicians, psychologists, and neuroscientists. The working languages
in the laboratory are German and English, knowledge of German is not
required but would be beneficial.
Salaries follow the guidelines of the Austrian Science Fund (approx.
26000 € gross per year). The Medical University of Vienna is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes
affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for women,
and for persons with disabilities.
Contact: Dr. Elmar Laistler: elmar.laistler@meduniwien.ac.at
Prof. Ewald Moser: ewald.moser@meduniwien.ac.at