Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Methodology, University Bern, Switzerland
PhD Project at the Interface of Physics, Engineering & Medicine
Motion-correction Methods for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
The Unit for Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Methodology of the University Bern, Switzerland (http://www.amsm.dkf.unibe.ch/), in collaboration with the Institute for Biomedical Engineering of ETH & University Zurich, and the Institute of Neurology, University Bern, is looking for a Ph.D. student to work on the Swiss National Science Foundation Project ‘Magnetic Resonance Techniques to Determine Metabolite Levels: Extending Scope and Clinical Robustness.
Description
The proposed Ph.D. project will involve:
- learning of NMR theory, particularly as relevant to in vivo applications of MR spectroscopy and imaging
- learning to program a Siemens MR scanner (in C++)
- development of MRS methods for quantitative clinical MR spectroscopy that include real-time motion correction based on video signals in collaboration with research groups in Leipzig, Freiburg and Honolulu
- application of currently available and these newly developed MR sequences to record spectra in volunteers to study the physiology of sleep.
PhD student applicants should hold a masters (or equivalent degree) in physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Candidates with strong programming skills (C++, Java, matlab) and/or previous experience in magnetic resonance are preferred. Excellent knowledge of German or English is required. Regulations of our Graduate School can be found at www.gcb.unibe.ch.
A general interest in multidisciplinary work is a must.
For legal reasons preference must be given to Swiss & EU citizens.
If interested, please send your application including CV and contact details of references to
Prof. Roland Kreis (roland.kreis@insel.ch)
University Bern, Inselspital, P.O.Box 35, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Medical sciences - Medicine
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Requirements
| GERMAN |
| ENGLISH |
| Excellent |
| Excellent |
| Medical sciences |
| Master Degree or equivalent |