We are presently recruiting a PhD student to pursue their four year doctorate working on quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the newly founded Magnetic Resonance Systems (Mars) Lab at TU Delft. The PhD student will be responsible for an own research line that aims at development of novel acquisition schemes to unlock previously un-detectable imaging biomarkers with quantitative MRI. This project will comprise a strong modeling and sequence development part and will be carried out with mentoring and close guidance by the senior lab members. The successful candidate will join a young and dynamic group in a prolific, creative and fun environment. The PhD student will also be involved in other ongoing research projects at the lab including reconstruction projects. At advanced stages the PhD student will have the opportunity to take mentoring responsibility for students at the bachelor’s and master’s level. The primary infrastructure for MRI research at the Mars lab is a state-of-the art Philips 3T scanner located in a local clinical research center with substantial scan time dedicated to our lab for research purposes. Select studies will also be performed with other scanners of national collaboration partners.

The formal requirement for the position is a MSc degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science or a related discipline. Furthermore, drive, curiosity and passion for research are the most valued attributes to join our lab. Prior experience in biomedical imaging and MRI are desirable, but outstanding candidates with diverse backgrounds will also be considered. Communication in our lab is in English and written and spoken English proficiency is a prerequisite.

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research.
Please visit www.tudelft.nl/phd for more information.

Technische Universiteit Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Faculty Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics. https://www.tudelft.nl/en/faculty-of-applied-sciences

The position is in the Department of Imaging Physics (www.imphys.tudelft.nl) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. This department performs cutting-edge research spanning the range from understanding the basic principles underlying imaging technology to automated image analysis. 

The Magnetic Resonance Systems lab (Mars lab) at TU Delft is a newly founded research lab working relentlessly on the advancement of quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We pursue two main veins of research. Firstly, we work on the development of novel biomarkers to enable non-invasive assessment of tissue integrity in greater detail and provide insights beyond conventional MRI contrasts. Secondly, we work on accelerated and motion-insensitive quantification of imaging parameters to facilitate clinical translation of quantitative MRI.

To find out more about this position and the perks of doing your PhD at a young lab please visit our webpage at www.mars-lab.eu.