About the spot
The Norwegian 7T-MR center in Trondheim opened in 2020. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) hosts the center, which is part of the national infrastructure for neuroscience, NORBRAIN. The main focus of the 7T center is brain imaging for neuroscience research, but it also serves several additional goals, both in the brain and in other parts of the body. Clinical use of the 7T scanner is provided by St.Olavs University Hospital HF and the staff of the 7T MR center consists of dedicated personnel from both NTNU and St.Olavs Hospital.
The 7T Center is located in the St.Olavs Hospital area. The imaging facilities at NTNU/St.Olavs Hospital also include PET/MR and 3T-MR scanners, as well as strong research activities in pre-clinical MR. The MR community in Trondheim consists of a large group of researchers and clinicians from NTNU and St.Olavs Hospital collaborating in highly multidisciplinary projects, combining background and expertise in MR physics, medicine, neuroscience, psychology, mathematics, cover computer science and engineering. This environment offers a unique combination of research and method development.
The main focus for this position is to support and interface with the research projects at the 7T MR Center. This includes many different tasks such as optimizing scan protocols, developing pulse sequences, data acquisition, processing and analysis.
duties of the position
- Providing MR physics services to research users, including protocol optimization, data acquisition, data processing and analysis, and sequence development.
- Collaborate with 7T MR clinical users and facilitate new clinical applications in close collaboration with St.Olavs Hospital staff
- Some maintenance and service tasks (software installations, upgrades, MR attachments, data storage, etc.)
- Training and education of users.
- Some administrative tasks.
Required Selection Criteria
- MSc in physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering or comparable
- MR physics expertise, ideally in ultra-high field
- programming skills
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Preferred selection criteria
- PhD in Physics or Engineering with MRI/MRS
- Experience in sequence development, ideally within Siemens IDEA
- Experience in MR research and development, ideally in human brain imaging
- Experience with MR data analysis in neuroscientific research
- Experience working with databases
- Experience from working in an interdisciplinary team
- Norwegian language skills
personal qualities
- Takes initiative and is independent
- Very cooperative (team player) and with good communication skills
- Creative and with strong problem solving skills
- Service oriented
- Enjoys a fast-paced work environment
- Is precise and solution-oriented
When assessing the best qualified applicant, value is placed on education, experience and personal suitability as well as motivation with regard to the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement
We offer
salary and conditions
Senior Engineers are remunerated in code 1181 and are normally paid gross between NOK 534 900 and NOK 661 400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. 2% is deducted from salary as a contribution to the Norwegian Civil Service Pension Fund.
This position is a permanent full-time position (100%).
The engagement is carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations for government employees and officials as well as the laws controlling the export of strategic goods, services and technology. Candidates found to be inconsistent with the criteria of the latter statute, after evaluation of the application and addendum, will be disqualified from employment at NTNU. After the appointment, you must assume that there may be changes in the work area.
It is a requirement that you are present and available for the facility on a daily basis.
About the application
Please submit your application electronically using the relevant link on http://www.jobbnorge.no. Applicants will only be evaluated based on the information submitted and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure everything is submitted by the 10/23/2022 deadline.
Please fill out the online application form. The cover letter must state the applicant’s personal qualifications and motivation for applying for the specific position.
The application must contain:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Certificates and Diplomas
- Name and address of three references
If you have completed all or part of your training abroad, we also ask that you enclose documentation on the scope and quality of your entire training. A description of the required documents can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach that as well.
general information
NTNU believes inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population, and we are constantly looking for the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision-making processes, increase employee satisfaction, compete academically with world-leading institutions, and fulfill our social responsibilities in education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment, or ethnic and cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. With 200,000 inhabitants, Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway. The Norwegian welfare state, including health care, schools, kindergartens and general equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day care for children is readily available. In addition, Trondheim offers great educational opportunities (including international schools) and opportunities to enjoy nature, culture and family life, and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
As an employee of NTNU, you must at all times comply with the changes brought about by the development of the subject and the organizational changes adopted.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Project manager Pål Erik Goa, email: [email protected]
For information on the application process, please contact:
Human resources consultant Ingrid Andrea Legran, email: [email protected]
If you think this looks interesting and matches your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no along with your CV, certificates and certificates. Applications submitted in any other way will not be considered. You must be able to obtain certified copies of your documents upon request.
Application deadline: October 23, 2022
NTNU – Knowledge for a Better World
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can transform everyday life.
The Department of Circulation and Imaging (ISB) has approximately 260 employees and its research units are located in the Cardiothoracic Center of St. Olav’s Hospital, integrated with collaborating clinical departments. The Department of Cardiovascular and Medical Imaging (ISB) includes Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Radiography, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Lung Physiology, Lung Medicine, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering.
The department is also responsible for the Center for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS), the Medical Simulation Center and the MR Center. For more information about the department, see http://www.ntnu.edu/isb
meeting October 23, 2022
employer NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Community Trondheim
scope full time
duration Continuous
place of duty Øya campus
