Offer Description
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences. We conduct cutting-edge research in future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, and fundamental sciences. Our work aims to develop sustainable solutions for societal, scientific, and economic challenges. PSI is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists, with about a quarter of our staff being post-docs, post-graduates, or apprentices. The institute employs approximately 2,300 people.
We are seeking a PhD Student in AI-boosted multimodality imaging for upright radiotherapy to join the Center for Proton Therapy. This fully funded three-year PhD position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network - UPLIFT, focusing on upright radiotherapy (RT), an innovative approach to radiation treatment. The role involves developing a comprehensive multi-modality image-guided workflow for upright radiotherapy, establishing treatment planning, robustness, and margin guidelines based on upright imaging data and numerical phantoms.
Your main tasks will include:
* Developing a versatile image analysis framework (including image segmentation, deformable registration, synthesis, and reconstruction) for multi-modality, multi-posture images used in upright radiotherapy;
* Generating anthropomorphic numerical (4D) phantoms to simulate upright anatomy and its variations;
* Designing and validating an efficient multi-modal image guidance workflow for upright radiotherapy and proton therapy.
Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields;
* Strong interest in radiotherapy, medical imaging, image analysis, and translational research;
* Proven experience in medical image analysis (registration, segmentation, 4D motion modeling) and deep learning frameworks is highly preferred;
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
You will be enrolled at ETH Zurich. Candidates should not have resided or worked in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment.
Additional Information
What we offer
Our institute fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will receive systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and support for work-life balance through modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ye Zhang at +41 56 310 58 34.
#J-18808-Ljbffr