PhD Position Enhanced Image Processing for Scattered Light Microscopy

11 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

11 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

We offer an exciting PhD position at TU Delft on the junction of computational imaging, optics, image processing, and biomedical research. Apply now and contribute to a better reconstruction of complex fiber networks in the brain and other biological tissues.

The position is in the group of Dr. Miriam Menzel, at the Department of Imaging Physics. The group works on scattered light microscopy to visualize complex fiber networks. Your task will be to analyze measured scattering signals from different biological tissues, develop enhanced image processing tools to improve the reconstruction of underlying fiber structures, and inform the development of new measurement protocols. Possible projects include the automated classification of fiber types in histopathological tissues, or the estimation of structural sizes based on scattering measurements with different wavelengths.

Your main focus will be the development of software and analysis tools, but you will closely work together with the experimental team to further optimize the measurement procedure. If there is interest, you can test different experimental settings and perform tissue measurements yourself.

Computational Scattered Light Imaging (ComSLI) is a highly promising new imaging technique that resolves fiber pathways and their crossings with micrometer resolution. While other techniques require time-consuming raster-scanning of the sample, ComSLI yields scattering information for each image pixel in parallel and can be performed with a simple LED light source. The technique does not require any staining or labeling of the tissue, and reveals fiber organization in all kinds of biological samples (brain, muscle, tendon, bone), making it relevant for histopathology and clinical research.

The beginning of the PhD position would be the next possible date (preferably between May and October 2024).

Further information about the Menzel Lab and the research can be found on the website: https://menzellab.gitlab.io/ .

The position is in the group of Dr. Miriam Menzel at the Department of Imaging Physics . The department develops novel instrumentation and imaging technologies. Research disciplines include Computational Imaging, Medical Imaging, Microscopy Instrumentation and Techniques, and Optics. The department has a long-lasting tradition in the development of new microscopy techniques and imaging algorithms.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a talented and driven PhD candidate who combines a strong background in programming and optical imaging. The ideal candidate should bring the following qualifications:

• Excellent grades and Master’s degree in Physics, Photonics, Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Nanobiology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Advanced programming skills in Python. Experience with git is helpful.
• Knowledge of optics, microscopy, and imaging systems.
• Knowledge of image processing and signal analysis.
• Interest in biomedical imaging and research.
• Ability to work independently and self-driven in a multidisciplinary and international team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, both in writing and speaking (requirement: either English-taught Master’s degree, TOEFL > 100, IELTS > 7, or native speaker).

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements .

Additional Information
Benefits

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1.5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2.5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service . This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

Selection process

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 11 February 2024 via the application button and upload:

• Motivation letter (why are you interested in this PhD position, ca. 1 page).
• CV (including education, work experiences, research projects, publications and awards (if any), and skills).
• Diploma and transcripts of records (Bachelor and Master), other certificates.
• Bachelor and Master theses.
• References with name and e-mail address (at least one).

Please note:

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional comments

For more information about the vacancy, please contact Miriam Menzel ([email protected] ).

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336485/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Delft University of Technology

Country

Netherlands

City

Delft

Postal Code

2628 CD

Street

Mekelweg 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336485/phd-position-enhanced-image-processi…

Contact

City

Delft

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/

Street

Mekelweg 2

Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED