Postdoc: Advanced Computational Imaging for Radio & MRI

Heriot-Watt University; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Imaging, spanning radio astronomy and medical imaging (MRI). The role is a full-time fixed-term appointment for 18 months with an annual salary of £38,448–£48,337.

Start date around March 2027, based in Edinburgh, BASP Laboratory. Applicants should hold a PhD (or near completion) and have strong background in computational imaging, with experience in radio interferometry or MRI.

Qualifications

• PhD in astronomy, physics, EE, applied math or CS or a related field.
• Expertise in computational imaging and either radio interferometry or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in computational imaging.
• Develop algorithms, software, and validation for astronomical and medical imaging studies.
• Contribute to high-impact projects and publish findings.

Skills

Computational imaging

Radio interferometry

MRI

Self-directed research

Excellent communication

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Imaging, spanning radio astronomy and medical imaging (MRI). The role is a full-time fixed-term appointment for 18 months with an annual salary of £38,448–£48,337.

Start date around March 2027, based in Edinburgh, BASP Laboratory. Applicants should hold a PhD (or near completion) and have strong background in computational imaging, with experience in radio interferometry or MRI.