Role: MRI physicist to develop pulse sequences and/or translate sequences into pre-clinical patient trials, as well as develop catheter-mounted micro-RF components.

Project focus is (40%) hyper-polarized 129Xe imaging of lung & brain physiology, and (60%) vascular intervention. The imaging focus is on sequences requiring <20 sec acquisitions, and encompassing non-Cartesian k-space sampling. The RF design focus is on imaging coils at the distal end of catheters which will provide >10x SNR gain versus surface coils.

Collaborative work with a large group of imaging professionals working on NIH-funded pulmonary disease and image-guided therapy projects, using GE and Siemens 1.5T & 3T clinical/research scanners.

Required Qualifications:
1. Understanding of NMR spectroscopy & MRI physics
2. Understanding of RF coil design
3. Experience in programming in Matlab
4. 3 years experience in programming acquisition sequences on a vendor's (GE, Siemens, Philips) platform.
5. Experience and interest in implementing procedures to the clinicalenvironment.
6. PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Bio-medical engineering or related field

Appointment Length & Salary:
2-3 year BWH Radiology and Harvard Medical School appointment. Possible extension, based on performance. Salary is negotiable. Start date is summer/fall 2008.

Contact Info:

Please send your CV, which should include the contact details of 2 references to:
Dr. Ehud Schmidt - eschmidt3@partners.org, tel: 617-319-1833 , 617-525-7394
Dr. Samuel Patz - patz@bwh.harvard.edu, tel: 617-285-8340