New Centre for Doctoral Training in Integrated Magnetic Resonance funded
1st July 2011
A new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) has been set up in Integrated Magnetic Resonance (iMR). Magnetic resonance is a method involving the interaction of nuclei and electrons with strong magnetic fields and is the basis of a large number of important physical methods, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). Magnetic resonance methods underpin several major industries and are of great clinical and research importance. The new CDT involves Prof Malcolm Levitt FRS at the University of Southampton, together with colleagues from the Universities of Warwick, St Andrews/Dundee, Nottingham and Aberdeen as well as all the major Magnetic Resonance companies. Integrated Magnetic Resonance takes a fresh approach by taking a unified view of all of the different magnetic resonance methods, which have been traditionally been split between physics, chemistry, and clinical medicine.
Magnetic resonance technology involves numerical computations at many different stages, including: modelling the behaviour of complex quantum systems in the presence of magnetic fields; optimization of experimental techniques; and processing the large volume of data that is generated.
The iMR-CDT offers a range of modules, delivered across the whole consortium over the access grid and at residential workshops, offering an unparallelled breadth of training in MR, as well as other key elements related to implementing new technologies, such as understanding the innovation chain and enterprise, together with broader skills including communication and team working. Elements of the training will be offered in direct partnership with key players from the MR manufacturing sector who would be closely involved in all aspects of this CDT.
Fully-funded PhD Projects are available at the Universities of Southampton, Warwick, St Andrews/Dundee, Nottingham and Aberdeen spanning the fields of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Dynamic Nuclear Polarisation. The centre's goal is to unlock creativity and stimulate new technological developments in MR. The programme is open to graduates who will typically have, or be on course for, a 1st class degree in Physical Sciences, and are willing to work in a challenging, interdisciplinary research training environment and have an active interest in the development of new technologies.