The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,400 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.
The Department of Imaging Science and Technology (IST) is a physics department which specialises in imaging physics and image-based measurement science. Our mission is performing cutting-edge research in imaging science to advance the fundamental understanding of physical phenomena, leading to new, innovative imaging principles and revolutionary imaging instruments. We offer a stimulating academic climate for collaborative research and for educating students in the modern aspects of engineering physics and imaging sciences.
From optical images of colliding galaxies taken by the Hubble telescope to acoustic images of geological structures in the subsurface, from magnetic resonance images of the human brain to optical and electron nanoscopy data for studying biomolecules, the acquisition, processing and analysis of images presents intellectual, scientific and technical challenges. We tackle the development of new image acquisition and processing systems and the quantitative analysis of the 2D, 3D and 4D images obtained through such systems.
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.
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.
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 February 1st, 2012.
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 February 1st, 2012.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWIST10-023.
Application Deadline : 1 February 2012
