Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 36.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Biomedical Engineering department at Erasmus MC is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidate to join our team and work on Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) projects. You will be involved in developing and implementing cutting-edge imaging techniques to improve our understanding and treatment of various medical conditions, with a particular focus on cardiology and pulmonology. Your key responsibilities are:
- Conducting research on endoscopic OCT and related fields.
- Designing and implementing experiments to investigate the clinical applications of endoscopic OCT in cardiology and pulmonology.
- Developing optical and mechanical tissue characterization techniques.
- Performing data analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
- Preparing scientific reports and publications.
- Collaborating with clinicians, engineers, and other researchers.
Requirements
- You have an MSc or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, mechnical engineering, physics, or related fields.
- You have strong (experimental) background in (biomedical) optics, imaging and signal processing.
- Hands-on experience in endoscopic OCT or related techniques is an asset.
- You are proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- You have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- You are self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.
Additional Information
- You will receive a temporary position for 4 years.
- The gross monthly salary is € 2.901,- in the 1st year and increases to € 3.677,- in the 4th year (scale OIO).
- Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a personal travel budget.
- Pension insurance with ABP. The employer covers approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
- Special benefits, such as a physiotherapist and a company bicycle repairer. And there is also a sports club where you can work on your fitness after work.
- An International Office which aids you in preparing for your journey and stay.
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Gijs van Soest, g.vansoest@erasmusmc.nl.
If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website. Please provide the following documents:
- Up-to-date CV, including a concise list of courses and grades.
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
- Contact details of two references.
Screening of applications will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Gijs van Soest, g.vansoest@erasmusmc.nl.
If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website. Please provide the following documents:
- Up-to-date CV, including a concise list of courses and grades.
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
- Contact details of two references.
Screening of applications will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Erasmus MC
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Rotterdam
- Postal Code
- 3015 GD
- Street
- Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Rotterdam
- Website
- Street
- Dr. Molewaterplein 40
- Postal Code
- 3015 GD