- Candidates with a Master’s degree in Technical Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer science or related field.
- Experience with deep neural networks.
- Experience with Distributed Deep Learning.
- Technical proficiency in Python and C++.
- Aware of recent developments in deep learning.
- Experience with image processing, and/or medical imaging is preferable.
- Experience with XNAT is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Flexible and collaborative attitude.
- Available to start the PhD project on short notice.
The UMCG has a preventive Hepatitis B policy. The UMCG can provide you with the vaccination, should it be required for your position.
In case of specific professions a ‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ is required.
- A fulltime PhD position (36 hours). First appointment for one year. If candidate is proven suitable, the appointment will be extended for a total of 3 years.
- Salary according to the Dutch scale for PhD project research = € 2.495,- gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 3.050,- gross per month in the last year.
- A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- Minimum of 23 holidays per year in case of fulltime employment.