MRI RF Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Engineering
Research Scientist
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Salary Range$82,000.00 - $
OverviewReporting to the Vice Chair for Research Affairs, the MRI RF Engineer 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 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 Magnetic Resonance Research Center, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.
Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and seven years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date01/08/2026
Job CategoryProfessional
Bargaining UnitNON
Compensation GradeClinical & Research
Compensation Grade ProfileResearch Support Specialist 5 (25)
Time TypeFull time
Duration TypeStaff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)
Work ModelOn-site
Location300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All…
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