The Biomedical Engineering department at Erasmus MC is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidate to join our team and work on Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) projects. You will be involved in developing and implementing cutting-edge imaging techniques to improve our understanding and treatment of various medical conditions, with a particular focus on cardiology and pulmonology. Your key responsibilities are:

• Conducting research on endoscopic OCT and related fields.
• Designing and implementing experiments to investigate the clinical applications of endoscopic OCT in cardiology and pulmonology.
• Developing optical and mechanical tissue characterization techniques.
• Performing data analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Preparing scientific reports and publications.
• Collaborating with clinicians, engineers, and other researchers.

• You have an MSc or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, mechnical engineering, physics, or related fields.
• You have strong (experimental) background in (biomedical) optics, imaging and signal processing.
• Hands-on experience in endoscopic OCT or related techniques is an asset.
• You are proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• You are self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.

• You will receive a temporary position for 4 years.
• The gross monthly salary is € 2.901,- in the 1st year and increases to € 3.677,- in the 4th year (scale OIO).
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a personal travel budget.
• Pension insurance with ABP. The employer covers approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as a physiotherapist and a company bicycle repairer. And there is also a sports club where you can work on your fitness after work.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for your journey and stay.

Erasmus MC

Biomedical Engineering is a group of 70 researchers performing highly innovative research in cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy. We focus on translational research in imaging with ultrasound and light, ultrasound contrast agents for molecular imaging and drug delivery and vascular biomechanics.