The call for applications regarding the position mentioned below is now closed, and the candidates are being evaluated over the coming months.

The Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR) at Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre (Denmark) is seeking a

Senior Scientist in MR physics / Leader of the 7T MR physics group for hardware and methods development

About us:
The mission of the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR) is to bridge MR physics, basic physiology, and clinical research (http://www.drcmr.dk). Approximately 70 researchers are currently pursuing basic and clinically applied MR research with a focus on structural, functional, and metabolic MRI of the human brain and its diseases. The DRCMR is embedded in Center for Functional and Diagnostic Imaging and Research, a large diagnostic imaging department at Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, including all imaging modalities. A close interaction with clinicians and radiologists and an excellent MR-research infrastructure, which includes a pre-clinical 4.7 MR scanner, five whole-body MR scanners (three 3 T and two 1.5 T scanners), a neuropsychology laboratory, an EEG laboratory, and two laboratories for non-invasive brain stimulation, make the DRCMR one of the leading research centres for biomedical MRI in Europe.

In 2014, an actively shielded whole-body 7T Philips Achieva system will be installed at DRCMR which will be a National Danish 7T MR facility funded by the Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation and the John and Birthe Meyer Foundation. The 7T MR system will be a resource for Danish researchers on a national level and has the aim to provide possibilities for research in a clinical environment using ultra-high field strength.

Your profile:
You are a senior MR scientist with

• a PhD degree in engineering, physics or a related field.
• strong background in ultra-high field MRI and MRS including safety aspects.
• documented experience with MR hardware and methods development, especially RF design and MR physics.
• proficiency regarding MR scanner software and hardware, preferably for Philips MR systems.
• good collaborative skills and a strong international research network.

Your tasks:

• Establishing and directing a 7T MR physics group with a primary focus on, but not limited to:
  • Radio Frequency design and modeling for safe and optimal use of the Philips 3T and 7T MR systems (e.g.
  • sequences, coils/consoles, SAR modeling and validation).
  • Sequence development and optimization, including pulse sequence programming, image reconstruction/post-processing, and data analysis.

• Assistance of and collaboration with scientists within the framework of the National 7T project. This regards the conception, realization, data acquisition and analysis of 7T MR projects.
• Creating international research synergies, especially with other Philips 7T MR sites and foster shared methodological development.
• Teaching, knowledge dissemination and publication of results in international, recognized scientific journals.
• Interaction with industry, primarily the scanner vendor but also other entities, for mutual benefit. A comprehensive research collaboration contract will soon be finalized with the vendor.

Your position:

• The candidate will be employed as senior researcher at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance where he / she will lead the 7T MR physics group and be responsible for the 7T MR hardware laboratory.
• The candidate will be member of the National 7T steering group.
• Based on the scientific qualification of the applicant, an additional academic appointment at the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) will be negotiated with DTU.

Salary and Terms of Employment
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Regions (Danske Regioner) and the relevant professional organization. The salary depends on background education and seniority. Further, supplements can be negotiated. Note that candidates coming from abroad may be eligible for tax reductions. The position is open for candidates of all nationalities.

We see diversity as strength and encourage all persons regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, handicap or religion to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter and a CV together with the names of three references.

Please send your application to:
Hartwig R. Siebner
Professor, Head of Research
Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen
Centre for Functional and Diagnostic Imaging and Research
Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR)
Kettegård Allé 30, 2560 Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: +45 3862 6541 (direct line), +45 5115 5951 (mobile)
E-mail:

Application deadline: 21st of May 2014 (12:00 PM, CET)

For further information regarding the position please contact Professor Hartwig R. Siebner. Direct line: +45 3862 6541, Mobile: +45 5115 5951; Email: