JOB : PhD Position - Univ Applied Sciences - Switzerland
Vision List Digest:
Article 8,
Volume 29, Issue 4
From: henning.mueller@sim.hcuge.ch
Post-Followup: submission@VISLIST.com
PhD Position in medical image processing and information retrieval,
University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Applications are invited for a position as a PhD candidate in the
MedGIFT group at the University of Applied Sciences Western
Switzerland (HES-SO), Sierre. The successful applicant will join a
team of researchers working on algorithms, data structures and
representations of medical knowledge using structured and unstructured
textual data as well as multidimensional and multimodal images. The
analysis of images and particularly the extraction of multidimensional
features using for example wavelets will be carried out in
collaboration with a Postdoctoral researcher. The machine learning
techniques required for classifying and indexing image regions from
multimodal features will be a focus of the PhD. Goal is to find
abnormal regions based on training data supplied by medical
professionals in heterogeneous image series. Finally, the results are
planned to be included into innovative user interfaces to deliver a
diagnostic aid to the clinicians in the Geneva University Hospitals. A
close collaboration with the Geneva University Hospitals and the
University of Geneva is foreseen throughout the project.
The candidate is expected to have a Masters/Diploma degree in computer
science, mathematics or a closely related field, and to have knowledge
in image or signal processing, in machine learning and information
retrieval.
The expertise and experience of the ideal applicant should fit the
following profile in decreasing order of importance:
* biomedical informatics;
* multimedia indexing;
* machine learning;
* image processing;
* information retrieval;
* artificial intelligence;
* computer vision;
Experience in software development using Java and web programming
(HTML, JavaScript, Flex, PHP, MySQL) is desirable. Applications should
include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, and names and
addresses of three referees. Applications by email are welcome. If
sufficient mutual interest develops then referees will be contacted to
ascertain suitability for the position.
For more information on the project or the application process please
contact: mailto:henning.mueller@sim.hcuge.ch
LANGUAGE:
Good knowledge of either French or English is mandatory. French is the
spoken language in Sierre so some knowledge of French is beneficial. The
candidate should be willing to learn some French.
ENVIRONMENT:
* MedGIFT project: http://www.sim.hcuge.ch/medgift/
* University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO):
http://iig.hevs.ch/
* Medical Informatics Service, University Hospitals of Geneva:
http://www.sim.hcuge.ch/
* In the context of the same topic three EU and one national project
have been granted allowing a close collaboration in a team on related topics
* The offices are located in the heart of the canton of Valais and the
high Swiss Alps, minutes from ski resorts such as Crans Montana
* The location is very central in Europe:
Traveling by train to Milano 2.5 hrs, Geneva 2 hrs, and Zurich 2.5 hrs.
SALARY:
Switzerland is a relatively expensive place, but the salary of a PhD
student permits to cover all living costs easily. Finding a flat in
Sierre or the environments is not hard and the quality of life is very high.
DURATION:
The position is expected to start in September 2010, or as soon as
possible afterwards.
Salary is guaranteed for 2 years with a continuation foreseen for
another two years to finish the PhD.
APPLICATION:
Please send applications to:
Henning Müller, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
TechnoArk 3, 3960 Sierre, Switzerland
mailto:henning.mueller@sim.hcuge.ch
http://www.vislist.com