Engineer / Postdoctoral Researcher In Nmr At The Research Group Molecular Imaging For Precision M...

European Commission; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research institute in Barcelona seeks a postdoctoral researcher specializing in molecular imaging within a 2-year contract. The ideal candidate will have a PhD focusing on NMR/MRI and experience with hyperpolarization techniques. Strong programming skills and team collaboration are essential. Applicants will enjoy work-life balance measures and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Measures for work-life balance

Flexible hours

Access to professional development

Formación

• PhD in relevant discipline with focus on NMR/MRI.
• Experience in hyperpolarization techniques including DNP and/or PHIP.
• Proficient in NMR and MRI pulse sequence development.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement DNP/PHIP protocols for NMR/MRI.
• Develop and validate pulse sequences for hyperpolarized signals.
• Interpret data using quantitative models and reconstruction algorithms.

Conocimientos

NMR / MRI Physicist or Chemist

Hyperpolarization techniques

Programming skills (MATLAB, Python, C++)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

PhD in Physics, Engineering, Physical Chemistry

Herramientas

NMR

MRI

Descripción del empleo

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Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC

Organisation / Company: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC

Research Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe / Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Introduction to the vacant position :

The Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine (MIPMED) group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to participate in ongoing research projects. The contract will be within the framework of the ERC Starting Grant project “Lifetime Metabolomics for Paediatric Liver Cancer Detection and Therapy Assessment Using Organ-on-Chip Platforms (LIFETIME)”.

The ideal candidate will be an NMR / MRI Physicist or Chemist with a strong background in hyperpolarization techniques, such as Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) and/or Parahydrogen-Induced Polarization (PHIP). Expertise in programming, pulse sequence development, and implementation is essential. The candidate must be able to design and execute experiments to improve hyperpolarization methods and their applications in biomedical research.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams, and a commitment to supporting cutting-edge scientific research.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

• Design, optimize, and implement DNP and/or PHIP protocols for NMR/MRI experiments.
• Develop and validate pulse sequences tailored to hyperpolarized signal acquisition.
• Plan and perform experiments, including hardware setup, calibration, and data acquisition.
• Maintain detailed records of procedures and results.
• Process and interpret spectroscopic and imaging data, applying quantitative models and reconstruction algorithms.
• Develop scripts to streamline analysis workflows.
• Prepare scientific publications and present findings at conferences and seminars.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and assist in training junior researchers or students.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for hyperpolarized agents.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings.

Requirements for candidates :

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related discipline with a focus on NMR/MRI.
• Demonstrated experience in hyperpolarization techniques, including DNP and/or PHIP.
• Proficiency in NMR and MRI pulse sequence development, optimization, and implementation.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, vendor-specific environments).
• Proven ability to design, conduct, and interpret experiments to improve hyperpolarization methodologies.

Competencies and skills :

• Excellent communication and teamworking skills, proactivity, commitment, critical and analytical thinking.
• High level of English.

Advantageous :

• Experience with spectrometer hardware configuration, RF coil design, troubleshooting NMR/MRI instrumentation.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data processing and modeling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Scientific writing and presentation skills, peer-reviewed publications, conference contributions.
• International experience.

We value core competencies such as :

• Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical Thinking.

We Offer :

• Number of positions: 1
• Full-time, 2-year contract
• Salary based on experience
• Measures for work-life balance, including parental leave, flexible hours, paid holidays, personal leave days.
• Access to professional development, training, mobility grants, mentoring.
• International, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Support for visa and relocation in Barcelona.

Application deadline: Only those submitted before 31 Aug 2025 will be evaluated.

IBEC's Commitment :

IBEC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We actively encourage female candidates for senior positions and offer services for candidates with children during interviews. We adhere to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and promote transparency and merit-based recruitment.

Protection of personal data :

IBEC guarantees data processing in accordance with GDPR and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection.

Who we are :

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an interdisciplinary research center in Barcelona, recognized as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence. Our mission is to conduct high-quality research that improves health and quality of life, supported by collaborations with universities, hospitals, and industry.