PhD Position in Image Analysis & Machine Learning in Radiotherapy

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2024

6 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Uppsala University / Hospital
Department

Dept of Information Technology + Medical Physics
Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Computer science » Informatics
Medical sciences » Cancer research
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Sweden
Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
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

Join our interdisciplinary team at Uppsala University Hospital and Uppsala University in advancing cancer treatment through technology. This unique PhD position, at the intersection of machine learning, image processing, and radiotherapy, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research.

Project Overview:

  • Focus on optimizing adaptive radiotherapy using cutting-edge image processing and deep learning techniques.
  • Collaborate with our skilled Medical Physics team and benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, including the MR-Linac system.

Academic Environment:

  • Be part of Uppsala University, a prestigious institution with a broad academic spectrum.
  • Work under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Orcun Göksel of the Computer-assisted Applications in Medicine group.
  • Engage and connect with fellow researchers in the Image Analysis unit at the Department of Information Technology.

Research Goals:

  • Develop AI-driven Deformable Image Registration (DIR) techniques for enhanced accuracy and efficiency in treatment adaptation.
  • Contribute to clinical translation of these innovations, ensuring they are interpretable and uncertainty-aware.

Offer:

  • A four-year project employment, collaborating closely with both the Medical Physics department and the IT department.
  • Flexible start dates, negotiable between March and September 2024.

Candidate Profile:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Medical Physics, or Engineering.
  • Experience in AI and medical image processing.
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages and strong English communication skills.
  • Collaborative spirit, with radiotherapy knowledge as an added advantage.

Application Process:

  • Submit your application online following the link below by 28/02/2024.  Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements
Research Field
All
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

 


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Selection process

     


      Website for additional job details

      https://www.akademiska.se/arbeta-hos-oss/lediga-tjanster/detaljsida/47986/phd-s…

      Work Location(s)
      Number of offers available
      1
      Company/Institute
      Uppsala University + Hospital
      Country
      Sweden
      City
      Uppsala
      Street
      Lägerhydsvägen 1 + Akademiska sjukhuset
      Geofield


      Where to apply
      Website

      https://www.akademiska.se/arbeta-hos-oss/lediga-tjanster/detaljsida/47986/phd-s…

      Contact
      City

      Uppsala
      Website

      http://goksel.org/
      https://www.katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N19-1793

      STATUS: EXPIRED

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