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Phd Position In Ai And Medical Imaging - Collaboration With Stanford University

Posted on Jan. 16, 2025

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Phd Position In Ai And Medical Imaging - Collaboration With Stanford University

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Exciting PhD Opportunity in AI and Medical Imaging: Collaborate with Stanford University

Are you passionate about revolutionizing cancer diagnosis and treatment through cutting-edge artificial intelligence and medical imaging technologies? Join the SynthiCare Project, an ambitious international research initiative with established collaborations across Norway's leading institutions and Stanford University.

This fully funded 3-year PhD position, financed by Samarbeidsorganet at the Central Norway Regional Health Authority, offers the opportunity to explore advanced methods for generating synthetic MRI data using state-of-the-art AI technologies, including diffusion models, GANs, and VAEs. The project aims to tackle critical challenges in medical imaging and oncology, driving advancements in precision cancer treatment.

What We Offer:

  • International collaboration with leading researchers at Stanford University and Norway’s top academic and medical institutions.
  • The opportunity for a research stay of up to six months at Stanford University.
  • Access to unique datasets, including MRI of brain metastases from Stanford University and rectal cancer cases from Akershus University Hospital, enabling innovative and impactful research.
  • Hands-on experience applying advanced AI techniques to real-world medical challenges, with the potential to significantly improve patient care.

Why Join Us?
This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and medical imaging, within an international and interdisciplinary research environment. You will play a key role in a project that has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment strategies, with direct benefits to clinical practice and patient care. The position does not include teaching obligations, allowing the candidate to fully focus on research.

Submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant academic transcripts. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Endre Grøvik (Principal Investigator) at endre.grovik@helse-mr.no


Join us and be part of an international team pushing the boundaries of AI-driven medical research!


Nøkkelinformasjon
Søknadsfrist:

28.02.2025

Arbeidsgivar:

Helse Møre og Romsdal HF

Stad:

Ålesund

Stillingstittel:

PhD position in AI and Medical Imaging - Collaboration with Stanford University

Stillingar:

1

Heiltid / Deltid:

Heiltid

Tilsetjingsform:

Stipendiat

Stillingsprosent:

100

Webcruiter-ID:

4901256377


Your Role:


  • Develop and train advanced AI models to generate high-fidelity synthetic MRI data.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, oncologists, and AI researchers.
  • Test and validate AI methods to enhance medical image analysis and tumor progression modeling.
  • Disseminate research findings through high-impact publications and international conferences.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious candidate with:

  • A Master’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, medical imaging, or a related field.The degree must qualify the candidate for admission to a PhD program at a recognized university or university college.
  • Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • A passion for advancing personalized cancer diagnostics and treatment through AI-driven solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and goal-oriented mindset.

We offer:

  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • An inclusive workplace
  • Salary according to current agreements
  • Membership in a good public pension scheme and advantageous insurance terms
  • The position is based in Ålesund, offering an excellent work-life balance with access to an outdoor paradise of mountains and fjords, perfect for hiking, skiing, and other recreational activities. See more: Visit Ålesund



Adresse:
Åsehaugen 5, 6017 Ålesund, Norge
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Kontaktinformasjon

Endre Grøvik
Principal investigator
Telefon:
+47 97525211
E-post:
endre.grovik@helse-mr.no

Om arbeidsgivaren

Do you want to make a difference? At Health Møre and Romsdal (HMR), we provide specialist health services to all inhabitants of the county. With our approximately 6500 employees, we are a creative and innovative organization that strives every day to ensure our patients receive the best possible healthcare services. We play a leading role in research and education, and have strong professional environments linked to technical operations, finance, and HR. The hospitals in HMR are located in Volda, Ålesund, Molde, and Kristiansund. A new joint emergency hospital for Nordmøre and Romsdal is under construction at Hjelset in Molde municipality and is expected to be ready for occupancy in the spring of 2025. In Kristiansund, there will also be a wide range of specialist health services with outpatient clinics, day treatment, and day surgery. In addition, we have treatment institutions for rehabilitation, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment. We strive to create inclusive work environments characterized by openness and respect. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the population. Therefore, we encourage all who are qualified to apply, regardless of gender, age, disability, national or ethnic background. The same applies if you have had a longer absence from the workforce. Health Møre and Romsdal is subject to the Public Administration Act. We work towards more transparency, and the applicant list for the position may be made public. It is possible to request exemption from the public applicant list. Such requests must be justified by the applicant. The employer will consider such a request, and the applicant will be contacted if the request is not granted.

Regardless of the position you are hired for, we will contribute to your development and competence. Join our team! For more information about the health enterprise, see Helse Møre og Romsdal Work with us


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