Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) allows observation of the location and shape of the tumor and organs-at-risk (OAR) over the course of a radiation cancer treatment. Such information may in turn be used for reducing geometric uncertainties during therapeutic planning, dose delivery and response assessment.

A necessary prerequisite is real-time multi-modal deformable image registration (DIR) that allows automatic estimation of tumor and OAR deformations across the acquired images. In addition, such algorithms require short computational times and a low number of input parameters, which is particularly beneficial for online adaptive applications, which require on-the-fly adaptions with the patient on the treatment table.

The University Medical Center Utrecht is looking for a motivated and pro-active Post Doc who will be responsible for the consolidation and expansion of our motion estimation toolbox and the validation of selected 3D DIR algorithms on dedicated motion phantoms and volunteers.

Who are we looking for?

• You have obtained your PhD in computer sciences, applied mathematics, biophysics, biomedical sciences or a related field. You have first author publications or preprints in the respective field.
• You have experience in one or more of the following: Medical image processing, medical physics, scientific programming
• Proficiency in English is mandatory, while good Dutch language skills are preferable but not a must.
• The ability to work comfortably in an interdisciplinary environment spanning from oncology, medical physics, towards stakeholders in medical device industry is a strong plus.

The position is open immediately and we offer the following:

• A full-time position (based on 36 hours a week) in a very stimulating and interactive research environment. You will also have the opportunity to actively collaborate with the image guided therapy research groups at the UMCU.
• A contract that is initially for one year, with the possibility to extend to overall three years upon satisfaction.
• Your gross monthly salary will be based on your experience and background and will include 8.33% holiday allowance and 8.33 % end-of-year bonus.
• The UMC Utrecht operates according to the collective labor agreement ‘CAO ziekenhuizen’.

The maximum salary for this position (36 hours) is € 5.483 gross per month based on full-time employment.

In addition, we offer an annual benefit of 8.3%, holiday allowance, travel expenses and career opportunities. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Cao University Medical Centers (UMC).

Computational Imaging Group

The Computational Imaging Group of the Division Imaging & Oncology develops new imaging strategies and image processing methodologies for MRI diagnostics and MRI guided therapies.  The group consists of about 20 junior and senior researchers and is embedded in the department of Radiotherapy as well as Radiology.