PhD student in Diagnostic Radiology

The Diagnostic Radiology research group performs research related to clinical imaging diagnostics. LUCI (Lund University breast Cancer Imaging) is an interdisciplinary group of scientists that conducts research mainly focused on innovative clinical imaging methods in breast cancer diagnostics, with a particular focus on cancer screening and artificial intelligence. Diagnostic Radiology and LUCI are both headed by professor Sophia Zackrisson and consist of both scientists and technical staff. More information can be found here.

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Our research group has pioneered breast mechanical imaging (MI), a method for measuring the distribution of stress (reactive pressure) on the compressed breast surface during mammography – breast x-ray imaging. For a new modality such as MI, it is vital that the method is comprehensively tested through both computer simulations and clinical trials. However, the tools needed to do the latter have not yet been developed. Together with collaborators from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, this project is aimed at doing precisely that.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

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Work duties
The PhD student’s duties will be to combine state-of-the-art realistic computer simulations with exploration of unique clinical data. The PhD-student will develop, validate and use a new generation of multi-modality digital deformable breast phantoms to aid in the characterization of MI together with mammographic breast imaging.

The student will work in a multi-disciplinary team and will engage with international collaborators. Participation in international conferences and other meetings are expected and encouraged, as well as regular participation in regular groups meetings and seminars. Other duties such as supervision of master students and teaching may also be required.

Qualification
Requirements for the position are:

• An advanced degree (MSc or equivalent) in biomedical engineering, medical physics or other relevant physics, engineering or computer science subject
• Proficiency in finite element method modelling and finite element method software for biomechanical applications
• Excellent programming ability
• A well-developed ability to present advanced subjects in verbal and written form
• Excellent English language proficiency

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The position requires you to be communicative, detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about the subject.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Experience and theoretical knowledge of soft tissue mechanics
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of medical technology and engineering
• Specific proficiency in relevant software and programming languages, e.g. Matlab and Python
• Swedish language proficiency

Eligibility
Basic eligibility for education at postgraduate level is for those who have completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Basis for assessment     
Regulations for employment as a doctoral student can be found in regulation SFS 1998:80. Only those who have been admitted to education at research level may be appointed as holders. When appointing, attention must be paid primarily to the degree of the ability to assimilate the postgraduate education. In addition to the obligation to engage in their own postgraduate education, the holder may be required to perform duties related to education, research and administrative work according to special provisions in the regulation.

Terms of employment
The employment is limited to four years according to HF chapter 5 § 7 and is full-time. Start date is 2024-01-31 or as agreed. 

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation and list of publications).

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Translational Medicine is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We conduct basic science in a laboratory setting, point-of-care and clinical research as well as carry out epidemiological studies.

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