Job description
We are looking for a PhD student to develop automatic image processing techniques to measure descriptive features of Crohn’s disease activity in both MR and microscopy (histopathology) images.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) constitute one of the largest healthcare problems in the western world, affecting over 1 million European citizens alone, 700,000 of whom suffer from Crohn’s disease.
Grading of Crohn’s disease severity is important to determine treatment strategy and to quantify the response to treatment. Colonoscopy is considered the reference standard for diagnosis of all IBDs. However, the procedure is invasive and is considered very burdensome by most patients.
The PhD project is part of the VIGOR++ project, which aims at developing new instruments for the quantification of the severity of Crohn’s disease. These tools can support early diagnosis, improved therapy planning and a better quality of life for patients.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) constitute one of the largest healthcare problems in the western world, affecting over 1 million European citizens alone, 700,000 of whom suffer from Crohn’s disease.
Grading of Crohn’s disease severity is important to determine treatment strategy and to quantify the response to treatment. Colonoscopy is considered the reference standard for diagnosis of all IBDs. However, the procedure is invasive and is considered very burdensome by most patients.
The PhD project is part of the VIGOR++ project, which aims at developing new instruments for the quantification of the severity of Crohn’s disease. These tools can support early diagnosis, improved therapy planning and a better quality of life for patients.
VIGOR++ is funded by the European Union and involves leading European groups in abdominal radiology, medical image analysis, modelling, scientific visualisation, gastroenterology and commercial diffusion.
The PhD student will collaborate closely with other PhD students involved in the VIGOR++ project.
Requirements
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic candidate with an MSc degree in (applied) physics or a related subject. He/she must have an excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and a top 20% ranking during his/her BSc and MSc. Experience in image processing is helpful. Good programming skills in MATLAB and C are a necessity.
Conditions of employment
The successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of four years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The starting salary for a PhD is €2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of €2612 gross per month in the fourth year.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. F. M. Vos, phone: +31 (0)15-2787133, e-mail: f.m.vos@tudelft.nl.
Applications for this position can only be submitted through the on-line Taleo system: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=FOAS&cws=9. Please search for this vacancy in the Department of Imaging Science and Technology. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2011.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWIST10-023.
Applications for this position can only be submitted through the on-line Taleo system: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=FOAS&cws=9. Please search for this vacancy in the Department of Imaging Science and Technology. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2011.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWIST10-023.
Factsheet
| Department/faculty | Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Level | Master degree |
| Hours per week | 38 |
| Location | Delft |
| Contract | Four years |
| Salary | €2042 to €2612 per month gross |
| Closing date | 17-03-2011 |
| Vacancy nr. | TNWIST10-023 |
Information
For more information about this job, please contact F. M. Vos, Assistant Professor.
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Mrs. M.S.M. Jungschlager / IST.
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