Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position to work on the development of a novel clinical photoacoustic scanner for imaging cancer and other diseases.
The aim of the project is to optimise aspects of an existing scanner design based upon an optical interferometric ultrasound sensor and develop a compact, mobile instrument that can be used in a hospital environment for clinical studies. The project will be highly interdisciplinary encompassing optical hardware and instrument design, biomedical optics, software development and image analysis. A component of the project may also involve conducting clinical studies in collaboration with clinicians at UCL Hospitals.
This post offers an opportunity to undertake translational research in photoacoustic imaging within an internationally leading research group and make a major impact on the clinical application of a promising new medical imaging technique.
The post is available immediately, and is initially funded for 2 years with possible extension subject to funding.
Key Requirements
A postdoctoral engineer or physicist with strong practical engineering skills and an interest in the clinical translation of research is sought. Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) or be about to submit a PhD in engineering, physics, or a related discipline. Experience of optical system design, lasers, free-space and fibre optics, PC based data acquisition and instrumentation control and a knowledge of laser-tissue interactions is desirable. Good inter-personal skills and an ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists and clinicians are essential. Experience of some or all of the following would also be advantageous: interferometry, optical scanners, Labview programming, tissue optics, optical spectroscopy and in vivo optical or ultrasound measurements in a clinical environment.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. Or if about to submit a PhD, the appointment will be at Grade 6B (£30,922 - £32,607 salary, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
Further Details:
For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs and search on Reference Number 1804428.
Further information about the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering can be found here:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medphys/ Further information on the research activities of the Photoacoustic Imaging Group can be found at:
http://www.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/research/mle/index.htm For informal queries about the position, please contact Prof Paul Beard on
[email protected] If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Tracy Pearmain on
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We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Closing Date: 13 June 2019
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59
Interview date: TBC
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.