Following the successful acquisition of 3D MRI images on a phantom using Chipiron's customized SQUID MRI scanner, we are starting the development of human-scale radiofrequency coils (transmit and receive) operating at 1mT and 10 mT. These coils aim to enhance our imaging capabilities, expanding our focus to diverse regions of the human anatomy, including the brain, knee, wrist, and beyond.

To achieve this goal, we will perform electromagnetic simulations to explore suitable RF coil geometries at ultra-low field (~1 - 10 mT). The selected geometries will then be fabricated and tested on our custom MRI-SQUID scanner, with the ultimate goal of achieving 2x2x4 mm³ image resolution.

Tasks:

EM simulation of transmit and receive coils for a human scale size at 1 mT
Build the RF coils
Tune and match the coils
Fabrication of a human shape phantom (head or extremities)
Characterize the RF coils on the bench in terms of field homogeneity, efficiency, and coil’s sensitivity
Integrate the coils to a 1 mT SQUID-MRI
Get an NMR signal, 1D and 2D images with the coils

Who We Are

Chipiron is revolutionizing the medical imaging industry by developing light and easily deployable MRI machines powered by an ultra-sensitive quantum detection system. Our mission is to make MRI accessible to everyone, everywhere. We're a team of engineers based in the heart of Paris, and we have only one obsession: building things people want.

Our Culture

Collaborative Decision-Making;
High Standards and Autonomy: We maintain high expectations for our team members and offer complete autonomy, coupled with incentives tied to the company's success, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability;
Value of Humility: We prioritize seeking the truth over being right;
English-First International Team.

Département: Sequences & Instrumentation
Role: Internship
Locations: The Ark
Remote status: Hybrid