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PhD scholarship in Super Resolution Ultrasound Imaging

jobbeskrivelse:

A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at the Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging (CFU) at the Department of Electrical Engineering from the Autumn 2018. The scholarship is co-funded by the Innovation Foundation and a collaboration between CFU, DTU Nanotech, BK Medical, University of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet).

The project seeks to develop new advanced ultrasound super resolution imaging (SRI) techniques. SRI can increase the fundamental resolution of ultrasound by a factor of 10-100 times using isolation and tracking of micro bubbles injected into the blood stream. The project develops the schemes for isolating the bubbles, for tracking and visualizing them in 2D and 3D. The project also includes performing a range of phantom and animal experiments to develop and refine the SRI algorithms.

The research is conducted in a truly multi-disciplinary environment consisting of the 4 academic partners specializing in advanced ultrasound imaging, silicon CMUT probes, and clinical investigations and the commercial ultrasound manufacturer BK Medical.

Responsibilities and tasks
The main task is to develop suitable ultrasound imaging schemes based on the previous work at CFU on synthetic aperture and vector flow imaging to make bubble isolation, tracking, and visualization. This is integrated in our SRI processing framework and tested on 3D printed soft-tissue phantoms together with DTU Nanotech. The scheme is then implemented on a research scanner and used in pre-clinical trials at the University of Copenhagen. The implementation will finally be clinically evaluated in trials conducted together with the Department of Radiology at Rigshospitalet to reveal its efficacy.

Qualifications
Candidates should hold a MSc in engineering, physics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the MSc in engineering.

Experience with digital signal processing is desirable. Similarly, knowledge of medical imaging and acoustics will also be beneficial.

Approval and Enrolment
PhD scholarships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general PhD programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information is available at http://www.cfu.elektro.dtu.dk or from Professor Jørgen Arendt Jensen, tel: +45 4525 3924, e-mail: jaj (at) elektro.dtu.dk.

Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.

You can read more about Department of Electrical Engineering on http://www.elektro.dtu.dk and about CFU at http://www.cfu.elektro.dtu.dk ;

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 7 September 2018 (local time).

Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here) 

Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their MSc, but cannot begin before having received it.

All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Electrical Engineering is the central department within electrical and biomedical engineering. It is our goal to ensure research and engineering training at the highest international level. The department is organized into 8 groups each covering important areas of electrical and biomedical engineering. Including PhD students we have more than 275 staff members. You can read more about us at http://www.elektro.dtu.dk.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

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