PhD in Computer Science: Biomedical Image Analysis
A PhD position is available at the Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis (CBIA), which is a research division of the Faculty of Informatics of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. Brno is the second largest Czech city with a rich history, splendid surroundings, several universities and several scientific parks, sometimes called Silicon Valley of the Central Europe. Masaryk University is the largest university in Brno with about 30,000 students and the second largest in the Czech Republic. Faculty of Informatics is the oldest and leading academic centre for education and research in computer science in the Czech Republic with about 2,000 students.
The focus of CBIA is the development and validation of novel methods in a broad range of biomedical imaging applications with emphasis on cell imaging using optical microscopy. Currently the group consists of about 20 people including researchers, PhD students and technicians. CBIA has close collaboration with biological and clinical partners as well as other universities world-wide. CBIA was one of the co-organizers of the Cell Tracking Challenge, associated with the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI) (ISBI 2013-2021).
The candidate is encouraged to work in one of the above-mentioned areas and collaborate with researchers of a different background. Especially involvement in one of the following topics is welcome:
· Machine learning techniques applied to cell segmentation, tracking and spatiotemporal behaviour analysis
· Anomaly detection in biomedical imaging
· Simulations and modelling of live cell dynamics
· Study of accuracy and precision of measurements in microscopy using simulations
· Dealing with uncertainty and fuzziness in biomedical image analysis
The successful candidate is supposed to participate on research in the area of cell segmentation and tracking. It includes the research work, writing scientific publications, and attending international conferences.
The length of the PhD appointment will be 4 years (1 year with a possibility of prolongation for another 3 years). The preferred start date is September 1, 2021. The deadline for applications is May 20, 2021 but applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch with us earlier to sort out details.
Required applicant’s skills:
· Highly motivated student
· Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Eng, or equivalent) in computer science, computer engineering or related field
· Education background in one or more of the following fields: computer vision, biomedical imaging, digital image processing
· Interest in biomedical applications
· Excellent programing skills (e.g., C++, Java, Python, or Matlab)
· Fluent in written and spoken English
Application package (to be prepared in English):
· Detailed CV (including education, degrees and dates, publications/scientific presentations, skills/experiences in programming languages, project work, academic awards, etc.)
· Motivation letter explaining why you apply specifically for this project and why you are the perfect candidate
· Transcript of the grades from the Master’s and Bachelor's degree
· Contact details of two or more academic referees
We offer
· A junior research position in an internationally recognized group with a salary allowing comfortable living in Brno.
· Possibility to extend the time in Brno by one or more years (paid by another national funding).
· Paid trips to conferences, summer schools and other training events, in accordance with candidate’s actual interests.
· Additional training in complementary skills such as research management, presentation skills, languages etc.
· Possibility to build a small student team working on the project.
Details on doctoral studies at the Masaryk University:
https://www.fi.muni.cz/studies/doctoral/index.xhtml.en
Informal enquiries should be sent to Michal Kozubek (email: [Email Address Removed])
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