4 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KU Leuven- Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
30 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38 hours/week- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
BAP-2024-134- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The candidate will use radiomics and deep and/or machine learning to develop a stratification tool based on biological and radiological MRI imaging features. The aim is to develop a stratification tool that can be implemented later on in the clinical radiotherapy workflow of head and neck cancer patients. The research is in close collaboration with the Department of Radiation-Oncology and Department of Radiology from the University Hospitals Leuven. The research is part of the ‘Head and Neck Cancer Radiogenomics project’ funded by ‘Kom op tegen Kanker’, which brings scientists from complementary disciplines together in the field of head and neck oncology.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- DUTCH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
A fully funded 4-year PhD position at Doctoral School Biomedical sciences at University of KU Leuven with a flexible start dateState-of-the-art tools and research infrastructureVarious training opportunities to broaden your expertise and skillsA stimulating and highly interactive research environment
Eligibility criteria
You hold a Diploma of Master in Bioscience Engineering, Bio-informatics, Master in Engineering, or a related field of studyYou have basic knowledge of quantitative modeling and data mining ( e.g. knowledge of SQL queries and VBA) and are capable of managing and using large datasetsYou have solid experience in one or several programming languages and basic statistics e.g., Matlab, Python, R or equivalentYou are highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary translational project with clinical relevance, and are passionate about developing clinical tools that may help future patientsYou are a creative and enthusiastic team player but can also work independently; you have a hands-on mentality and analytical mindsetKnowledge of molecular biology and radiology/imaging is an assetYou have excellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishOral and written skills in Dutch are considered a plus
Selection process
For more information please contact:
Prof. dr. Sandra Nuyts, mail: [email protected]
dr. Ruveyda Dok, mail: [email protected]
For application, please send your CV (with all the relevant academic scores), a motivation letter, and the names of at least 2 referees with full-contact details.
You can apply for this job no later than 30/04/2024 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://easyapply.jobs/r/tjMHawt21szout4yS9po
Contact
- State/Province
Leuven- City
Vlaams Brabant- Street
Leuven- Postal Code
3000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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