Research Engineer or Technologist for Advanced NMR Applications
NMR Laboratory AIM-CEA, Institute of Myology, Paris, France
Posted: 20 October 2008

 

The NMR Laboratory at the Institute of Myology in Paris, France, is opening a permanent position for a research engineer or technologist for advanced NMR applications.

The position primarily involves carrying out and analysing advanced, multiparametric in vivo NMR experiments, in both humans and animal models, as well as providing software support to other users. However, research possibilities are open depending on candidate's own interests. The applicant will be integrated in an experienced multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of Dr P.G. Carlier, and counting NMR method scientists and technologists, engineers, physiologists and MD's, all devoted to the NMR study of muscle disease and physiology.

The candidate should be motivated to participate in both clinical and pre-clinical research, in a multidisciplinary environment. He should have experience in NMR imaging and/or spectroscopy, ideally with Bruker TopSpin or ParaVision packages. He should have some knowledge of Linux systems and be capable of handling data on a small Linux network. Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team are necessary.

French language skills are appreciated, but not a requirement. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes complete coverage by the French national insurance system.

Brief laboratory description , or visit:
http://www.institut-myologie.org/anglais/ewb_pages/r/recherche_labormn_presentation.php

The joint AIM – CEA NMR research laboratory of the IM is situated in the Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital, in the heart of Paris. It is part of a labelized clinical center of expertise for neuro-muscular disorders, and specializes in functional and metabolic investigation of skeletal, cardiac and vascular muscles by in vivo NMR. It also provides service as a small animal imaging platform. It offers 2 in-house spectro-imagers that are dedicated to research.
- 4T Bruker Biospec NMR spectrometer-imager, for human limb, large animal investigations, plus a 20 cm, 200 mT/m gradient insert for small animals,
- 3T whole-body Siemens Trio TIM, 32 channels, TIM-CT upgrade, 2RF chains, one broadband,,
- 400 m² lab space,
- 7 permanent researchers and engineers
- strong connections with INSERM, CNRS and Paris VI University.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send application and CV to p.carlier@institut-myologie.org or c.wary@institut-myologie.org