Research Associate in Ultrasound Imaging

Job number

ENG03712

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Bioengineering

Salary or Salary range

£49,017 - £57,472 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

29 Oct 2025

About the role

This post is funded by the EPSRC to develop advanced ultrasound imaging techniques and investigate its clinical applications, based in the Faculty of Engineering in collaboration with Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. The project team is part of the EPSRC OASIS Hub with UCL and University of Cambridge.

What you would be doing

The researchers will mainly focus on the development and clinical evaluation of advanced ultrasound technologies for real-time 2D and 3D imaging. The researcher will be working with other engineers/physicists and clinical collaborators in a multi-disciplinary team. The researcher will also be undertaking project management and/or supervising students, and is expected to submit publications to refereed journals.

What we are looking for

The applicant should have a first degree in engineering, physics, or a related subject. They should also hold, or be about to receive a PhD, and have relevant skills and experience in ultrasound imaging technology development and applications. Any relevant experience in ultrasound data acquisition, image reconstruction / beamforming, post signal/image processing, and simulation would be desirable. The researcher will be expected to play an active role in the group, writing papers and giving presentations, helping to write grant proposals, mentoring students and setting an example for others.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work in a world-leading interdisciplinary research team
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.

• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time fixed term post for 18 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Mengxing Tang –

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