QUALIFICATIONS:

*MSc/Diploma in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related subject

*Strong physics and mathematics background

*Must have adequate academic credentials to be accepted into the TUM PhD program

*Excellent university grades


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hyperpolarized 13C metabolic imaging is a novel technique to investigate the metabolism in real time with magnetic resonance imaging. You will be involved in methodological developments, requiring a deep physical understanding. You will be collaborating with a team of experienced scientists from the MR group at GE, the Nuclear Medicine and Chemistry departments at TUM, get unique access to latest hardware, as well as an extensive internal and external network of collaborating sites. The European GE Global Research Center provides an excellent infrastructure for conducting cutting-edge research.

*Conduct cutting-edge research in hyperpolarized 13C metabolic imaging. That includes investigation, utilisation and implementation of: MR pulse sequences; quantum physical effects; metabolic turnover models; MR hardware (RF coils)

*Present results at international conferences, in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and at internal reviews

DESIRED:

*Background in MRI, NMR

*Programming/computer skills (Matlab, C, Linux, etc)

*MRI pulse sequence programming skills

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

*Basic knowledge of German

*International / global experience

*Start date: as soon as possible


GENERAL:

General Electric, a $152 bn company present in over a hundred countries, is a diversified business with the focus of translating imagination into tangible ideas and products.

GE Global Research - Europe is GE's European technology hub specializing in Energy, Oil & Gas, Sensor, and Healthcare technologies. Laboratories represented are Alternative Energy and Environmental Technologies, Hybrid & Renewable Energy Systems, High Power Electronics, Sensor Technology, and Imaging Technologies Europe. Emerging technology areas are Instrumentation, Composite Manufacturing Technology and Biotechnology.

GE Global Research - Europe is one of the most attractive companies for top talents in science and technology in Europe and employs highly qualified scientists from around the globe. Researchers operate in interdisciplinary teams, enjoy close business interaction and working in the Center's "can-do"
environment. Their enthusiasm provides a solid foundation for leading and driving new projects, which in turn translates into continual growth for the company.

GE is one of the Top Employers in Germany and ranks # 1 in the 2007 Handelsblatt Karriere Magazine survey in regards to Career Development.


Please only apply online through the following link www.gecareers.com or www.ge.com/researcheurope  for Job# 829611