PhD Researcher - Liver Imaging and Interventions
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We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. As a PhD student, you will play a key role in the long-standing partnership between Siemens Healthineers and the CHUV-UNIL Translational Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center.
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* You will explore new methods to acquire and reconstruct MR images, developing scientifically sound and innovative solutions.
* With support and caring supervision, you will learn to autonomously solve a scientific problem.
* You will translate your successful developments to a first prototype stage to validate them in real-life settings.
* You will disseminate your work at scientific conferences and in leading journals of the field.
* To validate your results, you will interact with clinical and research partners locally, nationally, and worldwide.
Your Expertise:
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* You have completed a Master Thesis in a topic related to engineering, mathematics, physics or similar.
* You have experience with programming in C++ and Python or Matlab.
* You are familiar with MRI (e.g., MR physics, methods for MR image reconstruction, etc.).
* You have experience with solving inverse problems – ideally inverse problems in the context of medical imaging or image reconstruction using both traditional and machine learning based methods.
* Your hands-on experience with MRI equipment and/or experience with the IDEA sequence programming would come as a plus.
About Us:
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We are a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We strive to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
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What We Offer:
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* A dynamic and inspiring environment that celebrates diversity and individuality.
* The opportunity to work onsite at our offices at the CHUV and the EPFL Innovation Park.
* A chance to collaborate with passionate individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations.