PhD position Quantitative MRI
PhD position Quantitative MRI
Job description
In a joint effort between TU Delft and Leiden University Medical Center, we are looking
to fill an exciting Ph.D. position in translational research on quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the heart. The successful candidate will pursue their four year doctorate in a young and dynamic group in a prolific, creative and fun environment. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
At TU Delft the candidate will be affiliated with, the Magnetic Resonance Systems lab (Mars lab), a newly founded research lab in the Department of Imaging Physics, working relentlessly on the advancement of quantitative. In LUMC the candidate will work with the Cardiovascular Imaging Group (CVIG), a well established clinical research group in the Department of Radiology.
The Ph.D. student will be responsible for an own research line that aims at development of novel acquisition schemes to detect subtle forms of heart-attack with quantitative MRI. This project will comprise a strong sequence development part and will be carried out translationally in a close collaboration with the Leiden University Medical Center, with joint supervision by Prof. Hildo Lamb.
The successful candidate will also be involved in other ongoing research projects at the lab including reconstruction projects. At advanced stages the Ph.D. student will have the opportunity to take mentoring responsibility for students at the bachelor’s and master’s level. Please get in touch to find out about the specific projects of interest.
The primary infrastructure for MRI research at the Mars lab is a new Philips Ingenia 3T scanner, located in a local clinical research center with substantial scan time dedicated to our lab for research purposes. Clinical translation will be carried out at the nearby Leiden University Medical Center.
Specifications
- 36—40 hours per week
- €2541—€3247 per month
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Requirements
At Mars lab we value drive, curiosity and passion for research more than any previous experience in the field. The following criteria will be used to evaluate potential candidates
- Masters or equivalent in physics, math, computer science or a related field
- Highly competitive academic record and outstanding performance at Bachelor’s and Master’s level
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Previous programming experience is highly advantageous
- Some prior knowledge about MRI or medical image processing is desirable but not strictly required
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: 18 months.
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
Department
Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,000 employees, including 135 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,400 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we train students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers and science communicators.
Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Specifications
- PhD
- Health
- 36—40 hours per week
- €2541—€3247 per month
- University graduate
- TUD03258
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Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 1st of March 2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy. This exemption must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon. Click here for more information.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Application procedure
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 1st of March 2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy. This exemption must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon. Click here for more information.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Make sure to apply no later than 28 Feb 2023 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam).