Research professor (tenure track) ZAPBOF medical Imaging and Image analysis with a focus on quantitative MRI

2 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Antwerp

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Engineering » Other
Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

11 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp  is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

As part of its dynamic research policy, and supported by the University Research Fund (Dutch: Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds, BOF), the University of Antwerp / Department of Physics has the following full-time vacancy: research professor (tenure track) ZAPBOF Medical Imaging and Image analysis with a focus on quantitative MRI.

Position

As a member of the Tenured Senior Academic Staff (Dutch: Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel, ZAP), you will contribute to the University of Antwerp’s three core tasks: research, services and education. As a research professor, your role will consist primarily of academic research with some limited involvement in the educational programmes for a maximum of 10 years.

Research

• You will expand high-quality scientific research in the field of Medical Imaging and Image analysis with a focus on quantitative MRI. More specifically you will explore data-driven modelling of MRI images based on machine learning and artificial intelligence for improved quantification of tissue properties, in particular tissue microstructure.
• You will acquire and manage national and international research funding.
• You will publish in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Neuroimage, Human Brain Mapping, Investigative Radiology, Medical Image Analysis, IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, …
• You will develop an international scientific network.
• You will supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

Services

• You will play a role in the provision of both academic services and service to society, within the institution and externally.

Education

• You will provide high-quality education in Digital signal and image processing.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Sciences.
• You can demonstrate a minimum of ten years of postdoctoral experience (when you start work, at the latest).
• You have been granted an ERC Consolidator Grant in the field of data-driven microstructure imaging using MRI.
• You have an international academic portfolio and you conduct high-quality academic research.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• If you do not speak Dutch, the administrative language of the university, you should be willing to obtain a CEFR B2 level of proficiency in Dutch within five years after your appointment. As soon as you take on teaching duties as a programme component coordinator, you should be able to demonstrate a CEFR C1 level of proficiency in the language of instruction. The University of Antwerp supports international staff members through an integration trajectory and offers tailor-made language coaching in compliance with Flanders’ statutory language regulations . 
• You demonstrate leadership potential and organisational skills.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You have in-depth knowledge about imaging tissue microstructure with MRI, diffusion MRI in particular.
• You have a demonstrated ability to translate this knowledge into world-class software that can be used by a wide scientific audience, including medical imaging experts, radiologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, biologists, etc.
• You are experienced in programming in Matlab, Python, and C++.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time (TT)ZAPBOF appointment. For junior candidates, this is a tenure track assistant professorship for a period of five years. Following a favourable evaluation, this period is followed by permanent appointment (tenure) as an associate professor. For senior candidates, the level of appointment (whether at the level of associate professor, professor or full professor) is determined on the basis of your professional experience and academic qualifications. The appointment leads to permanent appointment (tenure) after a maximum of three years following a favourable performance appraisal.
• In the event of a positive evaluation, you may continue in your role as a research professor with limited teaching responsibilities for a maximum of ten years in total, allowing you to further strengthen your research portfolio. This (tenure track) ZAPBOF period is then followed by a standard position as a member of the Tenured Senior Academic Staff with a mixture of teaching, research and service responsibilities.
• Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scales  for Senior Academic Staff.
• We offer an attractive starter package.
• You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• The planned start date is 01/05/2024.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here  and discover all the other benefits .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including April 11th  2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on 'apply', complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following documents:
  • your motivation letter,
  • the completed job application appendix for ZAP ,
  • your academic CV,
  • a detailed research plan for the next five years (approx. 5000 words.),
  • a report on your previous scientific research activities (maximum 1000 words),
  • an abstract on the scientific content of the research plan (maximum 500 words or 4000 characters).
  • All documents must be submitted in English.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. If you are invited to the selection interview, you will also be asked to propose a topic for a four-year PhD project.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Dr. Jan Sijbers (0032 3 265 89 11). If you have any questions about the typical appointment framework for this research role, please contact the TTZAPBOF officers in the Department of Research Affairs & Innovation, Ms. Marianne De Voecht (0032 3 265 30 29) or Ms. Birgit Houben (0032 3 265 31 39)

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award  for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity  and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Antwerp

Country

Belgium

City

Antwerp

Postal Code

2000

Street

Prinsstraat 13

Geofield

Where to apply

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Contact

City

Antwerp

Website

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/

Postal Code

2000

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