PhD student in Musculoskeletal Image Analysis with AI

Job description

We are seeking a PhD student to develop and apply advanced image analysis methods for the assessment of osteoarthritis from musculoskeletal images (MRI and plain radiographs). This project aims to evaluate imaging biomarkers from MRI and radiography as predictive, clustering, and surrogate markers for disease progression and treatment outcomes.

The tasks of the PhD student include:

• Development of algorithms for automated disease severity assessment and imaging biomarker extraction, with a focus on federated learning approaches.
• Extraction of semi-quantitative and quantitative image features from multiple imaging cohorts, contributing to improved understanding, stratification, and monitoring of osteoarthritis

Work environment

As a PhD student, you will be working in the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, together with approximately 400 colleagues in various roles.

You will be embedded in the BIGR and ADMIRE research groups, where you will work closely with a core team of imaging scientist, AI researchers, and clinicians. You will be part of an international, collaborative, open, and supportive work environment. Within the project, there is a close collaboration with researchers from other departments of the Erasmus MC (such as the Department of General Practice) as well as international partners.

Throughout the project, you will be supported by an enthusiastic group of researchers and clinicians with expertise in medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and osteoarthritis

Qualifications and skills

We are looking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate with a research-oriented and proactive attitude. You also are able to work both independently and as a member of a large multidisciplinary team.

Furthermore:

• Master’s degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• You are familiar with programming (e.g., Python).
• You have good scientific writing and presentation skills in English.
• You have a basic knowledge in medical imaging and AI.
• You have an affinity with imaging (analysis) and AI for medical applications, in particular musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis.

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• You will receive a temporary position for 4 years. 
• The gross monthly salary is € 3.108,- in the 1st year and it gradually increases to€ 3.939,- (scale OIO) based on a full-time workweek of 36 hours. 
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package. 
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay. 
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution. 
• Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work. 

More information

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Do you have questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Jukka Hirvasniemi, Assistant Professor, via mail.

Applications should include a resume, a motivation letter and a list of courses and grades from your MSc studies.

No agencies please.