Post Doctoral Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Post Doctoral Research Assistant**:
**A post-doctoral research assistant (PDRA) is sought to join the preclinical MR team at UoL. You will be responsible for implementation and testing of optimised MRI / MRF pulse sequences on a Bruker 7T MR system, for optimisation of the protocol for scanning ex vivo tissue samples, and for co-ordinating the acquisition of microscopy data, including segmentation/labelling of microscopy volumes. This post is funded by a major MRC-award, held by Prof Derek Jones (Cardiff University). The post is initially funded for 18 months.**

Main

**Responsibilities**:
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.
- Working with and in support of Profs Derek Jones (PI) and Jurgen Schneider’s research grant to ensure the project is successfully completed;
- Responsible for ex vivo multi-scale (MRI & microscopy) imaging of human tissue samples
- Developing and optimising bespoke microstructural imaging sequences on a preclinical ultra-high field MR system
- Co-ordinating the acquisition of microscopy data of the same samples, including segmentation/labelling of microscopy volumes.
- Determining the experimental approaches and developing the underpinning technology for the research, in collaboration with the research supervisors;
- Collating and analysing data;
- Maintaining good records and laboratory notebooks of research work carried out; ensuring compliance with HTA
- Routinely meeting with the Principal Investigator and other members of the project to discuss progress;
- Developing research objectives and proposals and contributing to setting the direction of the research project and team including, where appropriate preparing proposals for funding in collaboration with colleagues;
- Evaluating methods and techniques used and results obtained by other researchers and to relate such evaluations appropriately to your own work;
- Communicating or presenting research results through publication or other recognised forms of output;
- Preparing papers for publication in leading international journals and independently writing reports in a prompt manner;
- Working both independently and also as part of a larger team of researchers, engaging in knowledge-transfer activities where appropriate and feasible;
- Maintaining your own continuing professional development and acting as a mentor to less experienced colleagues as appropriate;
- Contributing to the research culture of the School, where appropriate;
- Contributing to the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, where appropriate, including assisting with the supervision of projects in areas relevant to the project.

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Medicine & Health**School/Institute**:

- Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)**Section**:

- Biomedical Imaging Science Department (BISD)**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 7**Salary**:

- £36,333 to £43,155 p.a.**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (18 months until 31 December 2021 due to external grant)**Release Date**:

- Thursday 01 June 2023**Closing Date**:

- Saturday 01 July 2023**Interview Date**:

- To be confirmed**Reference**:

- MHLCM1337



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