MRI RF Coil Research Assistant (Part-Time)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applicants for a part-time Graduate Research Assistant in the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research to advance MRI hardware for neuroimaging.

The role covers design, simulation, construction, and testing of RF/electronic systems, with emphasis on RF coil development, electromagnetic modeling, and 3D-printed mechanical components. Collaboration across a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or closely related field.
• At least 1 year of research experience in biomedical technologies.
• Experience performing advanced electromagnetic simulations and developing RF coil models for EM environments.
• Experience operating RF and mechanical lab equipment, including network analyzers and 3D printers.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, construct, and evaluate RF and electronic systems for biomedical imaging.
• Perform electromagnetic simulation and RF coil development for MRI applications.
• 3D design and printing of mechanical components; laboratory testing of prototypes.
• Document research findings and contribute to manuscripts/presentations, collaborating across a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Electromagnetic simulations

RF coil development

3D printing

Lab equipment operation

Computational tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applicants for a part-time Graduate Research Assistant in the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research to advance MRI hardware for neuroimaging.

The role covers design, simulation, construction, and testing of RF/electronic systems, with emphasis on RF coil development, electromagnetic modeling, and 3D-printed mechanical components. Collaboration across a multidisciplinary team is essential.