International PhD thesis France/Austria Development of a flexible coil array for high resolution 7 Tesla MRI Subject: Start: Duration:

Radiofrequency hardware development for magnetic resonance imaging September 2014 3 years = 1.5 years in Paris + 1.5 years in Vienna

We invite candidates to submit their application for a 3-year PhD position available within a collaborative project between the IR4M (University Paris South, France) and the CMPBME (Medical University of Vienna, Austria) under the supervision of Dr. Jean-Christophe Ginefri and Dr. Elmar Laistler. After spending half the project time in Paris and half the time in Vienna, the thesis will lead to a joint PhD degree from both universities. The host institutions IR4M and CMPBME have long-standing experience in the design of innovative radiofrequency instruments integrating cutting-edge technology including superconducting coils and transmission line resonators. The successful candidate will benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including a 7 Tesla whole-body MR scanner in Vienna and fully equipped electronics and radio frequency labs in Paris and Vienna. The PhD project The schedule includes simulation, development, and testing of a novel type of radio frequency coil arrays for high resolution imaging at 7 Tesla with a wide range of potential medical applications, such as investigations of joint pathologies, heart function, and neuroscience. Expected qualifications We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for the synthesis of practical hands-on experimental work and computer-based modeling and simulation. The applicant should have a master (or equivalent) degree in physics, electrical engineering, or in a related field. Preferred additional skills: • Fluent writing in scientific English • Programming experience with Matlab or comparable scientific computing • Electromagnetic computer simulation software (e.g. Remcom XFdtd, CST MW Studio, Semcad X, …) • Practical skills (use of measurement tools, workshop tools, soldering, …) The team The successful candidate will join two friendly and interdisciplinary research teams of physicists, mathematicians, electrical engineers, statisticians, physicians, psychologists, and neuroscientists. The working language in the laboratories is English, knowledge of French and/or German is a benefit but not required. Salary France: following the guidelines of the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (~16.000€ after taxes/year) Austria: following the guidelines of the Austrian Science Fund (~20.000€ after taxes/year) Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to [email protected] and [email protected]