Staff Scientist- MRI Physics

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist with strong interest and expertise in the development and application of advanced MRI techniques to join the Cardiovascular MR Research Center under the mentorship of Prof. Reza Nezafat. The successful candidate will play a central role in the design, implementation, and validation of MRI pulse sequences and image acquisition strategies for cardiovascular imaging, with a particular emphasis on quantitative MRI methods. The work will involve developing and optimizing acquisition and reconstruction approaches for techniques such as quantitative perfusion, mapping, and motion-robust imaging, with close attention to MRI physics, sequence efficiency, and quantitative accuracy.

Methodological efforts will integrate modern machine learning approaches—including generative and vision-based models such as generative adversarial networks, diffusion models, and transformer-based architectures—to enhance image acquisition efficiency, motion compensation, signal-to-noise ratio, and contrast fidelity, while preserving the accuracy and reproducibility of quantitative measurements across cardiovascular MRI sequences.

This position is well suited for a PhD-trained scientist with 2-3 years of postdoc training who enjoys MRI technical development, close collaboration with clinicians, MRI physicists, engineers, and industry partners, and contributing to NIH-funded translational research programs. The role includes active collaborations with Siemens Healthineers and offers clear pathways toward clinical translation and real-world impact.

The successful candidate will have access to a well-established research infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art 3T Siemens MRI system for advanced cardiovascular imaging and a dedicated high-performance computing environment with NVIDIA H200 GPU clusters to support large-scale deep learning model development, training, and evaluation.

Applicants must hold a PhD with additional 2-3 years of postdoc training in medical physics, electrical engineering, or biomedical engineering with research experience in MRI sequence development, image reconstruction, and/or quantitative MRI, with demonstrated experience integrating AI-based methods.

3+ years of postdoctoral experience preferred

Application Instructions

In addition to a curriculum vitae (CV), applicants are required to upload one combined PDF file containing the following materials, organized in the order listed below:

1.) Cover letter describing research interests, relevant prior experience, career goals, and contact information for three references.

2.) Brief research statement outlining technical expertise, research contributions, and areas of interest related to MRI.

3.) Annotated summaries (approximately 4–6 sentences each) for the applicant’s most significant scholarly works. These summaries should describe the key findings, scientific impact, and the applicant’s specific role in each work. For middle-authorship contributions, applicants must clearly delineate their individual contributions.

4.) 2-3 representative peer-reviewed publications

All required application materials must be compiled into a single PDF file and uploaded at the time of application. Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow these submission instructions will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel MRI pulse sequences for various cardiovascular MRI applications

• Develop and apply deep learning methods to support MRI reconstruction, quantification, and image enhancement in conjunction with novel pulse sequence development.

• Perform imaging experiments using the 3T Siemens system to evaluate the performance of novel pulse sequences, image reconstruction and image enhancement

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of research experience in MRI, focused on technical development

• Experience in pulse sequence programming on major MRI vendor platforms (e.g., Siemens, GE, Philips or United Imaging)

• Proven track record of publications in top-tier imaging journals (e.g., Radiology, Radiology: AI, Radiology: CTI, MRM, JMRI, JCMR).

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts research in area of specialty.

• Has the authority to direct and support managers with functional area responsibilities.

• Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.

• Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.

• Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: None

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. and/or Medical Degree required.

- 0-1 years related work experience required, including, 1 year of supervisory/management experience required.

- Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Competencies:

Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.

Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.

Teamwork: Ability to lead and direct multiple collaborative teams for large projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have significant implications for the management and operations of the organization.

Customer Service: Ability to lead operational initiatives to meet or exceed customer service standards and expectations in assigned unit(s) and/or across multiple areas in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range:

$60,320.00 USD - $150,009.60 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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