R&D Specialist (MR RF Engineer)

Job Description
1. Develops and evaluates performance and reliability of test equipment. Determines types and number of tests to be performed on equipment. Recommends modifications to testing equipment. Analyzes results. 2. Uses blueprints, sketches and schematics. 3. Instructs laboratory support staff in construction and modification techniques. Develops time and cost estimates, material requirements and methodology. Orders materials and supplies. 4. May set up and operate machinery, hand and power tools, and other equipment for the fabrication, testing, and modification of instruments, equipment, components, and systems. May oversee support staff. 5. Performs additional function incidental to research and development technicians.

Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Background Check Requirements
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Position Focus:
Reporting to the Vice Chair for Research Affairs, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radio Frequency (MRI RF) Research and Development Tech will be a part of a vibrant team of scientists and engineers in Yale’s world-renowned MR imaging center. The MR Center is a long established interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research laboratory that provides state-of-the-art MR equipment, infrastructure, and expertise for the development and application of MRI and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) methodology in biomedical research. Research is focused on the development of novel low cost MRI systems. Clinical applications targeted include spine, liver, cardiac, prostate and breast imaging.

We are looking for experienced RF engineers with expertise in transmit and receive RF coil design, preamplifiers, and other receive chain electronics, particularly at low field. Expertise in RF shielding, tuning and swept pulse designs will be considered a plus. Designs will include multi-channel Tx and Rx to be integrated with a novel MRI system.

You will collaborate with a team of engineers on the construction of a novel low-cost MRI device in an environment where creative problem solving is encouraged. As an academic environment, we are committed to encouraging your professional and intellectual growth, supporting professional development, conference attendance, and evolution into future projects.

The work will be in-person, onsite, at the Yale MRRC, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.

Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated experience with RF coil design in MRI or related fields, particularly for low frequency. Proven experience with RF coil construction and system integration including both single and multichannel coils.

Required Skill/Ability 2:
Expertise in receive and transmit chain electronics, both design and fabrication. Excellent team player, ability to collaborate, and communicate effectively in a team setting.

Required Skill/Ability 3:
Proficiency in integration of multiple design elements in completing a system application.

Required Skill/Ability 4:
Demonstrated track record of strong problem-solving abilities.

Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to keep on track and meet deadlines, provide feedback on process, yielding high productivity.