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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

PhD student positions in MRI instrumentation and methods development

Mission

We are offering two positions as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at the School of Basic Sciences at EPFL, Lausanne. Our newly established Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems and Methods (MRISM) develops novel MRI instrumentation, data acquisition, image reconstruction and signal modelling methods to address technical challenges in modern medical imaging diagnostics and to explore novel research questions in health and disease. The offered PhD positions are part of the establishment of the new MRISM laboratory at EPFL (in addition to the presently offered two PhD student positions at the EPFL School of Basic Sciences, two further PhD student positions are offered at the EPFL School of Engineering). 

The first PhD student position focuses on the development of instrumentation, data acquisition and image reconstruction methods for ultra-low field MRI (below 0.1 T) targeting primarily body and musculoskeletal imaging applications, in close collaboration with imaging hardware experts.

The second PhD student position focuses on the development of data acquisition and image reconstruction methods for water-fat imaging and fat quantification targeting primarily abdominal and musculoskeletal imaging applications at the clinical field strengths (0.55 – 7T), in close collaboration with local clinical and industry collaborators. 
 

Main duties and responsibilities

As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:

  • Perform research in MRI methods development under the guidance of Prof. Karampinos, in close collaboration with industry and clinical partners
  • Have full responsibility for your own dissertation
  • Develop experimental MRI methods and systems, design experiments and execute them 
  • Analyze and interpret experimental results
  • Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
  • Complete coursework as required by the corresponding doctoral program
  • Contribute to the broader MRISM Laboratory activities
  • Participate in education (proving teaching assistance at courses) and supervise student projects (including co-supervision of MSc students)
     

Profile

  • Strong interest in medical imaging and in multi-disciplinary research, involving both experimental and computational work
  • A MSc degree in the fields of Physics, Medical Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or in an area related to Medical Imaging.
  • A previous experience and rigor in experimental work and excellent programming skills in C/C++ or MATLAB/Python/Julia are required
  • A solid background in signal processing and previous experience with multi-dimensional data acquisition and analysis are desirable
  • Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, biologists and clinicians.
  • Enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, eagerness to learn, and good organizational skills
  • High level of motivation for academic research work
  • Strong English writing and oral communication skills 
     

We offer

  • 4 years to complete your PhD with a competitive remuneration
  • You will be part of one of the EPFL doctoral programs
  • An opportunity to develop a scientific career in Medical Imaging
  • A world-class research and training environment with access to the outstanding and state-of-the-art biomedical imaging infrastructure of the CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging.
  • A multi-cultural and stimulating work environment
  • A 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years
     

Informations

 

The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Program to qualify for a PhD at EPFL, i.e. Physics Doctoral Program (EDPY), Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program (EDEE) or Biotechnology and Bioengineering Doctoral Program (EDBB). Please check this page for additional information on admission.

Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.

Your application should contain:

  • A cover letter (including contact information): Your cover letter should demonstrate a genuine interest in the advertised experimental medical imaging topics or the broader research themes of the lab. Generic cover letters will not be considered. In your cover letter, please clearly articulate why you would be a strong fit for the advertised PhD positions or for the lab in general.
  • Your detailed CV (including if applicable a list of previous journal or conference publications)
  • Bachelor and Master (or diploma) transcripts (including a detailed list of classes and grades obtained) 
  • The names and contact information of 3 references willing to write a recommendation letter

 

Application deadline: The position will remain open until filled

Contract Start Date: As soon as possible

Activity Rate : 100,00

Contract Type: PhD Student

Duration: A 1 year fixed term contract (CDD), enewable for 4 years.

Reference: 1554

 

For more information, please contact: dimitrios.karampinos@epfl.ch










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