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September 15, 2025

**Job Description**
The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR), an internationally renowned MRI research facility at the forefront of advancing MRI technology, is seeking a temporary Electrical Engineering Research Assistant. A key task will be to assist CMRR Staff Engineers with the building of 80 and 128 channel high-density 10.5T arrays, requiring extensive prior experience in prototyping and evaluating novel electronic technologies.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with basic electromagnetic concepts
• Knowledge of the working principles of basic electronic components (e.g., capacitors, inductors)
• Experience with Microsoft excel
• Experience with CAD or similar design softwares (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Strong teamwork skills, particularly in collaborative projects
• Experience with electronic measurement and testing devices (e.g., network analyzers, oscilloscopes, pulse generators)

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• STEM-related field (Science or Engineering)

Experience
Other:
• Prior extensive experience in prototyping and evaluating novel electronic technologies
• Soldering experience
• Full mastery of all measurement equipment involved in UHF coil design
• Proven experience building 10.5T/ 447MHz UHF Coils and Electronics
• Proven experience building 10.5T/ 447MHz coils and coil electronic and all the involved fabrication and soldering know how
• Able to meet CMRR MR safety requirements (i.e., pass safety screening for work in magnetic fields)

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Work Level
Bachelor
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $28.00/hour Benefits: Retirement plan options available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.
Details
Part-time / Temporary Duration: .25FTE Brief location description: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR)
Supervisor Email
employ@umn.edu
University of Minnesota (UMTC)
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