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Research Biomedical/Electrical Engineering Opportunity
Bone Quality/MRI Extremity Scanner Development
Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Department of Radiology
Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School
November 17, 2020 - The
Biomaterials Laboratory
of the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging is seeking a research biomedical
or electrical engineer to participate in an exciting five-year NIH-funded project
to participate in the development of a specialized MRI scanner and carry out a program
of research on bone and osteoporosis. The successful candidate will work on hardware,
software and algorithm development. He/she must have a B.S. or M.S. degree in a
relevant engineering field and experience with MRI, most preferably MRI coil design.
Responsibilities
Example MRI Scans
Photo of MRI Scanner Experience with MRI coil development
Computer model of MRI scanner
All photos property of Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard
Medical School
- Modeling of RF coil and circuit designs with software
- Mechanical construction and testing of RF coils on the lab bench and in the
scanner
- Use of basic machine tools (drill press, lathe, milling machine) and/or specification
of designs for parts to be constructed by professional machinists
- Printed circuit board design and layout
- Design, assembly and testing of electronic circuits and systems for the scanner
- Assistance in troubleshooting the electronic components of the scanner
- Contacting and working with external vendors/companies (ordering parts and tools,
contacting service organizations, etc.)
- Participation in running imaging experiments
- Documentation of all work in LabArchives electronic laboratory notebook software
Job Requirements / Preferences
- Experience with MRI coil development
- Knowledge of general and RF electronics
- Self-motivated, independent thinker, takes ownership of work
- Interest in building things
- Ability to perform as a team member
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Committed to producing accurate and high-quality work
- Familiarity with electromagnetic and/or mechanical design software
- Familiarity with electronic circuit design and layout software
- Experience with basic machine shop skills preferred
See
online job description here.
About Massachusetts General Hospital
The Massachusetts General Hospital, founded more than 200 years ago, is the oldest
and largest of the Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals, and hosts the largest
hospital-based research program in the United States. The Athinoula A. Martinos
Center for Biomedical Imaging, with over 100 faculty members, resides within the
Department of Radiology and is a global leader in the development and application
of advanced imaging technologies.
Contact:
Jerry Ackerman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Radiology Martinos Center,
Room 2320 Massachusetts General Hospital 149 13th Street Charlestown,
MA 02129 Email:
jlackerman@mgh.harvard.edu Web:
www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~jerry/biomaterials.htm
Posted November 20, 2020
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