PhD Position in Arterial Biomechanics and MR Imaging in Trinity College Dublin

The aim of the research project is to develop a means of identifying alterations in collagen fibre architecture of arteries in vivo using non-invasive imaging techniques that can be linked with disease progression. DT-MRI has been used to characterise fibre patterns in animal tissue and this project will explore the means by which this can be enhanced in human tissue. Potential applications of the NODDI (neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging) protocol in arterial tissue will be explored.

The researcher will work closely with other members of a multidisciplinary team including PIs, clinicians, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate researchers in the Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, and St. James’s Hospital Dublin.

Candidates should have a degree in biomedical imaging, bioengineering, computer science, electronic engineering or a related discipline with specific expertise in medical imaging, computer programming (e.g. Matlab) and/or arterial tissue characterisation.

To apply for this position, submit a CV with the names and addresses of two referees to tcbe@tcd.ie with the subject heading ‘Vascular Imaging PhD’ by June 30th, or to:

Dr. Caitríona Lally, PhD

Professor in Bioengineering,

Trinty  Centre for Bioengineering,

Trinity College Dublin,

Dublin 2,

Ireland.

Email: CLallytcd@gmail.com