The Capital Region of Denmark is seeking applicants for a permanent position as Senior Consultant in MR Neuroresearch. The appointment, which is available immediately, is with the Capital Region of Denmark, with service at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance located at Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre.
The Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance
The MR Department at Hvidovre Hospital, also called the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR), has a large research activity, especially in the areas of neuro and basic MR research. The department also has an extensive clinical activity with corresponding collaboration between the clinical and research sections. The DRCMR is equipped with a Siemens Magnetom Expert 1 Tesla scanner, a Siemens Magnetom Vision 1.5 Tesla scanner, and a Siemens Magnetom Trio 3 Tesla scanner. In addition, the Department has a Varian 4.7 Tesla scanner for investigations in rodents.
The DRCMR performs clinical diagnostic studies for Hvidovre Hospital and other hospitals. Primarily neuroimaging referrals are performed for Rigshospitalet (also belonging to the Capital Region of Copenhagen). The MR department is also a designated site for evaluation of epilepsy referrals, and provides specialized services in epilepsy MR. In addition to the clinical activities, DRCMR is home to a broad ranging program of interdisciplinary research, especially in neuroscience. This includes the development and application of MR techniques such as fMRI, DTI and morphology in research on brain mapping, neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, ageing, multiple sclerosis and brain maturation. The centre is involved in extensive domestic and international collaborations such as the Center for Integrated Molecular Brain Imaging (CIMBI).
More information can be found on the DRCMR homepage, including annual reports in English. Qualifications Requirements and Duties
The position requires a physician who can obtain National Board of Health Certification as such, and preferably have a clinical background. The physician should have research experience in the area of methodology, biology and medical aspects of MR research with special emphasis on neuroscience. The qualifications should be at a level of professor or associate professor. The physician to be appointed should together with the other leaders in the department secure research and educational aspects. The research is conducted in collaboration with other institutions, especially those involved in Cimbi and the candidate must therefore possess collaborative skills. The physician will primarily be responsible for research projects in the field of neuroscience. The physician should participate in securing research funding as well as registration and ethical approval of projects. The physician should also contribute to further developing the collaboration between research and clinical functions within the department.
According to the general rules for applicants to positions as chief physician qualifications should be evaluated with regards to 7 skills: medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader and administrator, health promoter, academic and professional. The position refers to the head of the department, Professor Olaf B. Paulson.
Conditions
Salary and conditions of employment as agreed between the Capital Region of Denmark and The Medical Specialist’ Association. It is a requirement that the physician to be appointed within a period of two years learn Danish to a degree sufficient for daily communication.
For more information please contact Head of the department, Professor Olaf B. Paulson, DMSc (Tel. +45 3632 2883 or +45 3545 6710, e-mail paulson#nru.dk), Research Manager Karam Sidaros (Tel. +45 3632 3330, email karams#drcmr.dk), or Hvidovre Hospitals Medical Director, DMSc Torben Mogensen (Tel. +45 3631 2526). Please replace '#' with '@' in the emails before submitting.
Procedure
Applications (original and 10 copies) including a copy of Specialist Authorization Certificate, Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications with indication of the 10 most important (if needed reprints will be requested later) should be sent to Professor Olaf B. Paulson, DMSc, MR Department 340, Kettegårds Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
pplications can also be submitted by email as one pdf-file to inatech#drcmr.dk (please replace '#' with '@'). Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of age, sex, race, religion or ethnic background.
Applications must be received no later than: 11th February 2008 at 12:00 noon.
Hvidovre Hospital is part of the Capital Region of Denmark (population 1.6 million) and part of the Copenhagen University Hospital. Hvidovre Hospital has c. 800 beds, an annual budget of c. 1.6 billion DKK, of which salaries account for c. 1,1 billion DKK to c. 3,300 full time positions. The hospital treats over 40,000 inpatients annually. Smoking is not allowed in the hospital, neither for employees, patients or their relatives. See more at the Hvidovre Hospital homepage
