"MRI RF Engineer"

Overview

Reporting to the Vice Chair for Research Affairs, the MRI RF Engineer will be a part of a vibrant team of scientists and engineers in Yale’s world-renowned MR imaging center. The MR Center is a long-established interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research laboratory that provides state-of-the-art MR equipment, infrastructure, and expertise for the development and application of MRI and MRS methodology in biomedical research. Research is focused on the development of novel low cost MRI systems. Clinical applications targeted include spine, liver, cardiac, prostate and breast imaging. We are looking for experienced RF engineers with expertise in transmit and receive RF coil design, preamplifiers, and other receive chain electronics, particularly at low field. Expertise in RF shielding, tuning and swept pulse designs will be considered a plus. Designs will include multi-channel Tx and Rx to be integrated with a novel MRI system. You will collaborate with a team of engineers on the construction of a novel low-cost MRI device in an environment where creative problem solving is encouraged. As an academic environment, we are committed to encouraging your professional and intellectual growth, supporting professional development, conference attendance, and evolution into future projects. The work will be in-person, onsite, at the Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Proven experience with RF coil design in MRI or related fields, particularly for low frequency. Demonstrated experience with RF coil construction and system integration including both single and multichannel coils.
2. Expertise in receive and transmit chain electronics, both design and fabrication. Excellent team player, ability to collaborate, and communicate effectively in a team setting.
3. Proficient in integration of multiple design elements in completing a system application.
4. Demonstrated track record of strong problem-solving abilities.
5. Ability to keep on track and meet deadlines, provide feedback on process, yielding high productivity.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Manages research support for research and clinical needs.
2. Contributes to defining the direction of research design.
3. Prepares project designs and determines cost estimates.
4. Directs and manages research support services for University-wide research.
5. Meets with clients and evaluates problems and defines scope of projects. Discusses and negotiates project designs and costs with prospective clients.
6. Determines and develops material specifications and purchases.
7. Assigns design projects to staff.
8. Ensures technical effectiveness and manages departmental operation for research support services.
9. Monitors project schedules and assigns billing charges.
10. Ensures the quality of the design of research instruments.
11. Consults with research committees on research instrument designs.
12. Develops and monitors department budget.
13. Administers and oversees short and long term department goals.
14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and seven years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00