Magnetic Resonance Research Scientist | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	06 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, Pro rata
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	08 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Cwmni:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7792908/413-100216-CMPE-DA

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Magnetic Resonance Research Scientist to join the MR Research Group at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage applications from candidates who have recently completed a PhD or post-doctoral appointment in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

In this role, you will develop novel acquisition methods on the hybrid MRI-linear accelerator (MR-Linac) system at The Christie, and advance image processing and analysis techniques to establish quantitative imaging biomarkers, with a focus on pancreatic cancer. The position will involve developing diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-MRI, and oxygen-enhanced (OE)-MRI approaches to improve radiotherapy guidance and evaluate treatment response. You will also contribute to research funded by CRUK and NIHR for other tumour sites, supporting projects in biology-guided adaptive radiotherapy and imaging biomarker development The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of MR and radiotherapy physicists and clinicians at The Christie and The University of Manchester.

The Christie MR imaging facilities include an Elekta MR-Linac system, Philips Ingenia MR-RT system, 2 x Siemens Aera, a Siemens Skyra and a Siemens Sola MR system. The MR Research Group is part of the wider MR Physics Group that supports over 50 MR systems across 12 NHS Trusts at sites across the North West of England.

The main duties of the job are to:

- Develop quantitative MR acquisition methods on MR-Linac and diagnostic MR systems with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
- Develop and employ processing and analysis techniques to derive quantitative imaging biomarkers for radiotherapy-guidance and treatment response monitoring.
- Incorporate MR imaging biomarker techniques into radiotherapy workflows and test suitability.

You should have experience in the safe operation of MR systems and expertise in developing quantitative MR acquisition methods, as well as programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for image processing and analysis. A PhD in magnetic resonance imaging (or a closely related field) is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the enthusiasm to contribute within a highly collaborative team of scientists, radiographers, and oncologists.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michael Dubec (MR Research Lead) by email (michael.dubec@nhs.net) or phone (07507 373869)

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management
1.1. Assist the MR Research Lead in the planning, provision and development of research collaborations and study management.
1.2. Supervise and direct the work of trainee clinical scientists.
1.3. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students working within and collaborating with the MR Research Group.

Magnetic resonance imaging
2.1. Develop MR methods, including acquisition, processing and analysis frameworks for quantitative MR imaging for radiotherapy guidance and treatment response monitoring with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
2.2. Take a lead in certain areas of scientific support as defined by the MR Research Lead. Some aspects of this role may require occasional travel nationally or internationally e.g. conferences and meetings.
2.3. Take a lead and develop novel magnetic resonance techniques in the field of oncology and imaging for radiotherapy planning and apply these techniques to clinical research studies.
2.4. Work safely with magnetic resonance systems and associated equipment e.g. phantoms.
2.5. Collaborate and liaise with clinical colleagues and other professionals working within the field of MR both locally, nationally and internationally where appropriate.

Research
3.1. Liaise with the MR Research Lead to carry out defined research projects in-line with existing and future research grants and programmes of work.
3.2. Develop and employ novel MR acquisition, image processing and analysis pipelines, including diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), Oxygen-Enhanced (OE)-MRI, and Dynamic Contrast Enhanced (DCE)-MRI techniques on standard MR and MR Linac systems.
3.3. Develop tailored software to carry out processing and analysis tasks as part of defined research projects.
3.4. Present results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at approved scientific meetings.
3.5. Work with the MR Research Lead to maintain all the requirements of Research Governance.
3.6. Develop research collaborations with other centres both nationally and internationally as well as industrial partners.

Teaching and training
4.1. Contribute to various teaching commitments, formally and informally at universities and institutions relating to the education of radiologists, radiographers and scientists involved in MR as well as university undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
4.2. Assist in the training of clinical scientists and trainee physicists undertaking placements in MR.

Professional
5.1. Undertake continuing professional development.
5.2. Participate in mandatory study days.
5.3. Identify any training needs to the MR Research Lead.
5.4. Participate in training courses as required by the MR Research Lead.
5.5. Keep abreast of developments and maintain in-depth knowledge in techniques, legislation and good practice relating to MR.


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