Postdoctoral researcher
Development and application of MRI methodologies in experimental stroke models

The position:
You will take part in a large European research program on neurovascular changes after stroke. Your task will be to develop and apply MRI acquisition and analysis methods to assess brain microvasculature (i.e. perfusion, angiogenesis, blood-brain barrier integrity and inflammation) in animal stroke models. You will closely interact with various other researchers that participate in the European Stroke Network.

The European Stroke Network is a large-scale collaborative effort between experimental and clinical stroke research teams in Europe that aims to improve prevention and treatment of stroke. The European Stroke Network brings together researchers, government, industry, the non-profit sector and patient groups from 19 European countries to put Europe at the forefront of stroke research through its multi-disciplinary research program, high-quality training for European scientists and clinicians, and national and global partnerships.

Your profile:
You will have a Ph.D. degree in physics, biomedical engineering/technology, or a related field, and significant experience in MRI research. Pulse programming experience is strongly preferred. You are able to work independently and are also able to manage multidisciplinary research within a team.

Our organization:
The Biomedical MR Imaging and Spectroscopy group of the Image Sciences Institute at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands is a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, biologists, and physicians with access to two state-of-the-art horizontal-bore animal MR systems at 4.7 T and 9.4 T (Varian, Inc.). The group has an established research program on multi-parametric, pre-clinical MRI in animal models, with a particular focus on application of MR techniques to study neurological disorders.

We offer:
A temporary 80% to full-time appointment for 2-4 years. The salary scale will be based on years of experience.

Contact Info:

Applications (including your CV) or requests for information may be e-mailed to Dr. Rick Dijkhuizen, Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. E-mail: rick@invivonmr.uu.nl.