PhD student Ophthalmic Imaging

Job description

Image analysis is increasingly important for the diagnosis and management of eye diseases. Common diseases such as glaucoma and (high) myopia can lead to severe vision loss if untreated. Anatomical changes can be quantified using imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). However, it can be challenging to differentiate between natural anatomical variations and early signs of disease.  

The objectives in this project are to model natural anatomical variation in retinal structures from OCT imaging, to develop methods to detect and quantify early disease, and to build longitudinal models for individualized risk prediction.  
Challenges include working with large amounts of heterogeneous data from various imaging devices and acquisition protocols and variations in image quality. 

Work environment

Erasmus MC is at the forefront of health research and research software for medical imaging and the department of ophthalmology is a leading institute for AI development in ophthalmology.  

You will work at the EyeNED Reading Centre in a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, PhD students, clinicians, graders and software developers. In your project you will work closely with clinician-scientists working on myopia and glaucoma to achieve shared goals. 

Qualifications and skills

• You have a master's degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Science, Technical Medicine, Mathematics, or Physics.
• You have experience in developing AI or machine learning solutions.
• You are proficient in programming.
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team.
• You communicate effectively in English. 

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• This is a 4-year PhD position. You will get a 1-year initial contract with a 3-year extension based on performance.
• The gross monthly salary amounts a minimum of € 3.598,- and a maximum of € 5.669,- (scale 10).
• 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 an incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work. 

More information

For information you can contact Dr. Karin van Garderen, k.vangarderen@erasmusmc.nl 

No agencies please.