Which projects do we offer: We are a small Dutch R&D company, existing for 6 years, and we’re one of the leaders in developing software solutions for preclinical treatment planning and radiation dose calculation. We work in the novel field of precision radiation studies for preclinical oncology research with rodents. The final aim of this field is clinical translation to human radiotherapy for cancer treatment, which is why we work in close collaboration with the academic world (e.g. University of Maastricht) and a radiotherapy clinic (MAASTRO Clinic), both also located in Maastricht on the same Brightlands campus as our company. The projects focus on developing software for auto-contouring organs and tumors, and on speeding up Monte Carlo dose calculations. Auto-contouring is the process whereby fully automatically organ boundaries are determined in 3D CT images. Monte Carlo dose calculation is required for accuracy but is currently quite slow; we are therefore developing exciting novel fast AI-based methods to speed up the simulations. The project builds on preliminary work done during two 1-year proof of concept projects. We use mostly Deep Learning modelling, so knowledge about this is a big advantage. You would have to use tools such as TensorFlow, Keras, Matlab, C++ and Java. Your work will result in research tools which will then be commercialized for researchers worldwide by our company. We also plan to extend some of the tools later for clinical use.
Our working conditions: To start, we offer a 12 month contract in this exciting project, with a potential extension or permanent position afterwards. Salary is between 2750€ and 3500€ gross per month, depending on experience. Additionally there is a 8% vacation pay and 4 weeks vacation in addition to public holidays. We also offer an employer pension package. If you are a foreigner, you may qualify for the 30% tax ruling if you currently live 150km away from the Dutch border. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 3000€. We stimulate research activities and attendance of conferences. The possibility exists to obtain a PhD out of the work, due to the strong link with the University of Maastricht on the same campus. Part of the work can be done remotely.