Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ref: 44214 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is seeking a Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the Clinical Sciences Imaging Centre in Brighton for 12 months, with potential extension up to 6 months. Part-time hours up to 0.5 FTE are considered; fixed term contract.

The role focuses on collecting and analysing ultralow field MRI data for an ARUK-funded study and evaluating patient experiences across high and ultralow field scanners.

Qualifications

• Experience with imaging data, particularly ultralow field MRI.
• Strong MR physics foundation and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct scanning experiments.
• Collaborate with clinicians at SPFT to recruit patients.
• Coordinate scanning protocols with Kent and Medway Medical School.
• Work with neuroradiologists on imaging data evaluation.
• Present findings at conferences and research events.

Skills

Ultralow field MRI data

MR physics knowledge

Python/ Matlab

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ref: 44214 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.5 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 6 starting at £34,610 to £38,784 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

The Clinical Sciences Imaging Centre (CISC) at the University of Sussex (Brighton, UK) is seeking a research assistant for a period of 12 months with possible extension for up to 6 months.

The research focus is on:

- Collecting and performing basic structural analysis of ultralow field MRI (ULF MRI) data for an Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) funded study aimed at evaluating the clinical viability of ULF MRI data for dementia diagnosis.

- Analysing questionnaire data collected from patients scanned on both high field and ultralow field scanners at CISC, to evaluate the level of clinical readiness and patient experience on the newly introduced ultralow field MRI scanner.

The research assistant will assist with other activities related to the project, including but not limited to:

• Participate in planning, designing, and conducting the scanning experiments.
• Liaise with clinicians and staff at the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT) for enabling and promoting patient recruitment.
• Liaise with the partner organization in the project (Kent and Medway Medical School) for coordination of scanning protocols and centralized data collection.
• Liaise with the neuroradiologists in charge of clinical evaluation of the ensuing imaging data.
• Participating in conferences and other research dissemination events.

The candidate should have excellent time management capabilities and communication skills. Experience with work with imaging data, and in particular with ultralow field MRI data is highly desirable. Basic background in MR physics and neuroscience is desirable. Good knowledge of Matlab or Python is a strong advantage. Ability to collaborate with others is a must.

About you

The candidate should have excellent time management capabilities and communication skills. Experience with work with imaging data, and in particular with ultralow field MRI data is highly desirable. Basic background in MR physics and neuroscience is desirable. Good knowledge of Matlab or Python is a strong advantage. Ability to collaborate with others is a must.

About our School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied).

Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff co-ordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated.

Our object as a School is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive.

Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally.

Ultimately, our research aims to:

• answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions
• deliver more personalised healthcare to patients.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the salary not meeting the minimum threshold for sponsorship.

This role involves regular contact with children or vulnerable adults, or positions of trust in legal, financial, and security sectors and therefore will require the successful candidate to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.