"Senior Technical Specialist in MRI Physics"

We seek an expert MR physicist with a demonstrated history of significant achievements to lead MR physics support at the University of Manchester’s Imaging Facilities. You will provide advanced technical skills and knowledge in MR imaging physics to enable and enhance the work of academic and research staff across clinical and basic science. This role will impact all stages of MRI research, with a focus on developing and applying analytical methodology to extract meaningful information from complex MRI datasets and training others in this.

The University of Manchester’s Imaging Facilities provides state-of-the-art clinical imaging equipment to support world-leading research into basic science and human disease modelling. The Imaging Facilities manages two MRI scanners: a 3T Philips Achieva and a 3T GE Signa PET-MR. We also have dedicated access to a 3T Philips MR scanner at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, supporting translational research. We support a wide spectrum of imaging research, in particular in neuro-imaging methods development, cognitive neuroscience, neuro-oncology, dementia, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular imaging.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.