Ref Number
B04-07478
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
15-Jun-2026
The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
The UCL Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering hosts internationally leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. This provides a highly stimulating multidisciplinary environment for learning and scientific research. In addition to our research activities, we run a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to join the functional lung MRI research programme in the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at UCL. The post is funded by a Career Development Award Fellowship from the Medical Research Council and focuses on developing next-generation proton MRI methods to identify and track chronic lung disease (CLD).
This project aims to develop safe, practical, and clinically translatable functional lung MRI methods for direct application in patients with chronic lung disease. The research is conducted through a multidisciplinary collaboration involving national and international academic institutions, industry partners, and patient representatives from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Mina Kim’s research group and work closely with clinicians, physicists, engineers, and data scientists. The role offers hands-on training in MRI physics, respiratory physiology, and advanced computational analysis.
The postholder will contribute to developing advanced 3T MRI protocols, image analysis pipelines, and quantitative imaging biomarkers, and to preparing research outputs for publication and presentation. This position is funded for 12 months.
- This is a fixed-term role until 02/07/2027.
- Appointment at Grade 6B ( £39,148 per annum including London Allowance)
- This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 80% on site.
- The earliest start date for this role is 03/08/2026.
The successful candidate will have a completed MSc, or be close to obtaining an MSc, in imaging physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, MRI, or a related imaging field. Applicants should have experience in dynamic functional lung MRI post-processing and quantitative image analysis, as well as in machine learning-based lung image segmentation. Experience in scientific programming using MATLAB, Python, or another widely used high-level programming language is essential, as is experience in developing and implementing image analysis or computational tools for medical imaging applications. Evidence of applying scientific methodology to research problems through peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at scientific conferences is desirable.
The postholder should demonstrate strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to devise innovative solutions to real-world research challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex scientific information effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines accurately, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing research needs.
Mandatory: Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter. In the Cover Letter, please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)
If you have any queries about the role, please contact [email protected].
- 41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
- Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
- Relocation support for eligible posts
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
- Discounted medical insurance
Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusivity, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality
Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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