3 PhD Positions, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Netherlands (2018)

The 'Open Ground Truth Training Network' (openGTN) research project aims to use simulated MRI data to develop MRI segmentation methods that are as much as possible independent of the specific MR image contrast (T1-weighted, T2-weighthed, etc.).

It therefore seeks to develop methods for the generation of large quantities of simulated magnetic resonance image (MRI) data, needed for the training and validation of image analysis algorithms (registration, segmentation, quantification), especially for machine learning approaches such as deep learning using convolutional neural networks.

The project also aims to make the simulated MRI data available in public databases, which can be used for optimizing and benchmarking image analysis algorithms (often called 'algorithm challenges').

Requirements
Applicants should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics or Biomedical Engineering. Applicants with prior experience in MRI and medical image analysis will be given highest preference, as will candidates with ample experience in software design and implementation. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as in a team and be highly skilled in written and spoken English.

Candidates will be required to meet the Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher eligibility criteria. In particular, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, candidates must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree that would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate. They are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up their appointment. At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in The Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start date. Short stays such as holidays and/or compulsory national service are not taken into account.

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3 PhD Positions, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, Netherlands (2018)