Post-doc Medical Imaging and Surgical Navigation

MIRA - Institute of Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine at the University of Twente, The Netherlands has an opening for a Post-doc position within the research area of Medical Imaging.

De uitdaging / The challenge

Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized medicine by enabling interventions without large incisions, thereby significantly improving clinical outcomes. Such surgical techniques include insertions of needles, catheters and micro-robots. For effective medical diagnosis and treatment, the device must reach its intended target. The goal of this research project is to develop methods for navigation for needle insertions using realtime MRI imaging. Navigation involves tracking the needle and interacting organs. Based on a state space model, a prediction will be made of the state of the system in the next cycle. Such a prediction is important for deciding which image slices will be needed, and also for the image analysis of these slices.

The University of Twente (http://www.utwente.nl) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, The Netherlands. The present project is part of MIRA - Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (http://www.utwente.nl/mira/), and will be conducted within the Signals and Systems Group (http://www.sas.utwente.nl).

Ons aanbod / Our offer

We offer a contract for 18 months. In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the gross monthly salary starts at € 2861,00 euro and will depend on the relevant experience in this field of expertise. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience as well.

Uw profiel / Your profile

The successful applicant has completed a doctoral degree in mechanical, biomedical, or electrical engineering, or applied physics or in a closely related discipline. He or she should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: system dynamics, state space estimation, medical imaging and analysis. Experience at the intersection of one or more of these areas is desirable. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

Candidates are invited to upload their application by using the application link below, before March 15, 2013. Please include the following attachments in your application as a *single* PDF file:

CV (including contact information for at least two academic references)

Title and abstract of your PhD dissertation

Research statement indicating your background and interests, and how it aligns with the current position (maximum 750 words)

Contact Information

Dr.ir. F. van der Heijden

Carré 3407, SAS-EWI

University of Twente

F.vanderHeijden@utwente.nl

Applications have to be submitted via the central job portal of the University of Twente at http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/.

De organisatie / The organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) comprises three disciplines that shape Information and Communication Technology. ICT is more than communication. In almost every product we use mathematics, electronics and computer technology and ICT now contributes to all of societies' activities. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. The research which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes MESA+, CTIT and MIRA.

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Home Research Education Entrepreneurship Organization Special Projects Events News Vacancies Intranet Sitemap Search	Post-doc Medical Imaging and Surgical Navigation MIRA - Institute of Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine at the University of Twente, The Netherlands has an opening for a Post-doc position within the research area of Medical Imaging. De uitdaging / The challenge Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized medicine by enabling interventions without large incisions, thereby significantly improving clinical outcomes. Such surgical techniques include insertions of needles, catheters and micro-robots. For effective medical diagnosis and treatment, the device must reach its intended target. The goal of this research project is to develop methods for navigation for needle insertions using realtime MRI imaging. Navigation involves tracking the needle and interacting organs. Based on a state space model, a prediction will be made of the state of the system in the next cycle. Such a prediction is important for deciding which image slices will be needed, and also for the image analysis of these slices. The University of Twente (http://www.utwente.nl) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, The Netherlands. The present project is part of MIRA - Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (http://www.utwente.nl/mira/), and will be conducted within the Signals and Systems Group (http://www.sas.utwente.nl). Ons aanbod / Our offer We offer a contract for 18 months. In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the gross monthly salary starts at € 2861,00 euro and will depend on the relevant experience in this field of expertise. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience as well. Uw profiel / Your profile The successful applicant has completed a doctoral degree in mechanical, biomedical, or electrical engineering, or applied physics or in a closely related discipline. He or she should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: system dynamics, state space estimation, medical imaging and analysis. Experience at the intersection of one or more of these areas is desirable. An interview will be part of the selection procedure. Candidates are invited to upload their application by using the application link below, before March 15, 2013. Please include the following attachments in your application as a single PDF file: CV (including contact information for at least two academic references) Title and abstract of your PhD dissertation Research statement indicating your background and interests, and how it aligns with the current position (maximum 750 words) Contact Information Dr.ir. F. van der Heijden Carré 3407, SAS-EWI University of Twente F.vanderHeijden@utwente.nl Applications have to be submitted via the central job portal of the University of Twente at http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/. De organisatie / The organisation The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) comprises three disciplines that shape Information and Communication Technology. ICT is more than communication. In almost every product we use mathematics, electronics and computer technology and ICT now contributes to all of societies' activities. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. The research which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes MESA+, CTIT and MIRA.