The field of Imaging Genetics involves linking observations on the human genome to observations in imaging data. Especially novel genome-wide sequencing approaches combined with large-scale population imaging studies open up unprecedented possibilities for discovering the cause of a disease, and relating it to its anatomical and functional consequences. A major challenge is how to exploit the synergism of imaging, genetic and other relevant biomedical data. In this project the clinical focus will be on the development, evaluation and implementation of diffusion MRI data in the context of large population studies to support imaging genetics studies. The Post doctoral researcher will work in a multidisciplinary team. The PhD positions are part of projects under the STW Perspective Programme "Population Imaging Genetics" which funds additional PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in Epidemiology, Genetics, and Bio Informatics.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with machine learning techniques, biomedical image analysis and/or genetics/bioinformatics is an advantage. You should be familiar with programming. Strong theoretical skills and affinity with experimental work are required.

Being able to present a certificate of good conduct is a condition for the appointment.

As a Postdoctoral researcher you will get a temporary position until December 2018 (full-time). The salary will be conform the cao UMC, in scale 10. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Medical Centers (CAO UMC).

Erasmus MC

A healthy population and excellence in healthcare through research and education. This is what Erasmus MC stands for. Conducting groundbreaking work, pushing boundaries and leading the way. In research, education, and healthcare. We are practical people with a high level of expertise, working hard to improve and renew the healthcare of today and the public health of tomorrow.

The Biomedical Imaging Group Rotterdam (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands) is internationally at the forefront of biomedical image analysis and population imaging, and offers a dynamic, challenging, and cooperative research environment.