A full time position is available at the Birmingham University Imaging Centre (BUIC) for a magnetic resonance (MR) physicist. The purpose of this role is to provide technical expertise and scientific support for MR-based operations and developments associated with the research-dedicated 3T Philips Achieva MRI scanner at BUIC. The post holder is required to work proactively with BUIC users to identify the best solutions to their needs with regard to the setting up and running of MR based projects. The post holder will develop, carry out and assess quality assurance (QA) and safety testing of MRI equipment; support users to implement, optimise and apply existing and novel techniques in MR imaging and spectroscopy; facilitate and help to proactively identify external collaborations including clinical trials. In addition, it is expected that the post holder will assist in developing an independent research stream that will raise the profile of BUIC and the University in the area of MR Physics, and the post holder will be supported academically to achieve this goal. Full details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKF790/magnetic-resonance-physicist/ Application deadline: 31st January 2015 For further information prospective applicants are invited to contact Dr Andrew Bagshaw, Director of BUIC (+44 (0)121 414 3683, a.p.bagshaw(a)bham.ac.uk). -- Dr PC Hansen BUIC Technical Director School of Psychology | BUIC University of Birmingham, UK.