PhD Position in Computer Vision / Differential Diagnostics for Dermatology (100%)
- Employer
- University of Basel
- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Closing date
- Oct 13, 2021
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- Sector
- Pharmaceutical, Business Development
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our research team with immediate effect or by mutual agreement for a collaboration project on medical image analysis between the University Hospital of Basel, the University of Basel and the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Engineering in Winterthur.
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- You will develop a (full) body scanner working at different wavelengths (VIS, UV, NIR, Thermal)
- You will create an image database (VIS, UV, NIR, Thermal)
- You will develop and apply an AI-based tool to processed acquired images (VIS, UV, NIR, Thermal) to diagnose (skin) disease
- Your long term goal would be to predict disease
- You conduct state-of-the-art research in machine learning for medical image and text analysis together with the research teams involved
- You support our research team in proposal writing and the acquisition of new research projects
- Active involvement in teaching or supervision of student projects at Bachelor and Master level possible according to agreement
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- MSc in Biomedical Engineering / Medical Informatics
- Excellent knowledge in computer vision / AI / deep learning
- Good analytical and conceptual skills and motivation to bring innovative systems to industrial maturity. This requires good programming competencies especially in Python
- Prior experience in research in computer vision and/or engineering would be a strong asset
- You are fluent in English and possess at least elementary knowledge of German. We expect willingness to learn German
- Readiness to travel between the labs in Basel and Winterthur
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- Interesting and challenging job with high degree of self-responsibility in a professional environment with flexible working hours
- Open-minded and dynamic corporate culture with a view towards achieving results
- You will be based at the University Hospital Basel/University of Basel in the team of Prof. Navarini and will work in close cooperation with Prof. Mathias Bonmarin at the ZHAW School of Engineering in Winterthur.
- Potential dual affiliation.
- Possibility to join the Data Science PhD network to get some credits.
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