Research Engineer in The Physics of Medical Imaging - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Physics of Medical Imaging division at the Department of Physics, KTH, is one of the leading research groups in the world within the field of photon-counting spectral x-ray computed tomography, an emerging technology which will be the next major advance in medical x-ray imaging. As a research engineer, you will be doing research into deep-learning-based image reconstruction methods, as part of an interdisciplinary team working with both hardware and software development. The main tasks are training and optimizing deep convolutional neural network for image reconstruction and evaluating their performance on experimental data from a prototype photon-counting CT scanner. Other tasks include analyzing the published research literature and contributing to writing research articles. This research project is right at the cutting edge of medical x-ray imaging research, and our close collaboration with industry with its access to raw data provides a unique opportunity for developing the next generation of image reconstruction methods.

This position may be of interest to persons interested in continuing doing research within this area in the future.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• The opportunity to do cutting-edge research in a rapidly evolving research field, with large potential impact on human health
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team combining both hardware and software development and with close collaboration between academia and industry

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Qualifications

Requirements

You have a BSc or MSc degree in Physics or Mathematics or equivalent competence. You have a strong background in mathematics and an interest in deepening your mathematics knowledge.

You are computer literate and have experience with numerical programming (e.g. Matlab or NumPy). You can express yourself well in written and spoken English, since this is required in the daily work activities.

We also expect that you have an interest in research and are able to pursue a research project with a high degree of independence. As a person you have strong collaborative abilities, working actively towards the success the team.

Preferred qualifications

It is a strong merit if you have experience in deep learning. It is also commendable if you have an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 3 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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