PhD Position in Medical Image Reconstruction at University of Antwerp, Belgium

Brief Description
The Vision Lab, a research group of the physics department at the University of Antwerp, is seeking for a PhD position in the field of medical image reconstruction. Its main focus is on biomedical image processing and reconstruction with focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission computed tomography (PET) and single photon computed tomography (SPECT).The current position involves the development of novel, model based iterative reconstruction algorithms for SPECT and/or PET.

Offer includes:

• A research trajectory towards a PhD
• Multidisciplinary research: cooperation with biomedical research groups and industrial partners
• Top-computer infrastructure
• Competitive salary

Eligibility

• A Master in Engineering (Biomedical, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical) or a Master in Science (Mathematics, Physics or Applied Physics).
• You are a collaborative dynamic person who likes to work in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• You are flexible and are willing to pursue deadlines. You are willing to travel abroad for meetings.
• You have a strong background in mathematics and interest in scientific research
• Programming skills in C++ is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (English)

How to apply
Interested candidates should send:

• A motivation letter
• A detailed CV (including followed courses, grades, previous work, publications
• Contact info of references

Documents stated above need to be sent to the address below by 31 August 2011.

Contacts
Jan De Beenhouwer
University of Antwerp
Universiteitsplein 1
Campus Drie Eiken, N.1.13
B-2610 Antwerp, Belgium
Email: jan.debeenhouwer@ua.ac.be

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