[visionlist] PhD position on Medical Image Analysis on Grid Networks available in Geneva, Switzerland

[Henning Müller]

PhD Position in medical image analysis based on grid networks,
(Medical informatics, Geneva University and Hospitals)

Applications are invited for a position as a PhD candidate in the 
Medical Informatics Service, University and University Hospitals of 
Geneva, Switzerland. The successful applicant will join a team of 
researchers working on infrastructures, algorithms, and representations 
of medical knowledge using structured and unstructured textual data as 
well as images. The use of grid networks for the computationally 
intensive tasks of image analysis and retrieval are in the center of the 
work. The work will be carried out in the context of a European Union 
6th Framework project called KnowARC. The middleware developed in the 
project will be based on the Nordugrid ARC middleware. The work carried 
out will consist in supplying adapting current image analysis 
applications towards grid-enabled applications and profit from the 
possibilities that grids offer to develop new applications. The work 
will include a close contact with infrastructure specialists at the 
University and the Hospitals to find ways to use grid infrastructures in 
large organizations and to avoid obstacles, for example regarding 
security issues.

The candidate is expected to have a Masters/Diploma degree in computer 
science, mathematics or a closely related field, and to have strong 
programming skills particularly on Linux platforms. Knowledge in image 
processing and/or grid networks is of advantage.

The expertise and experience of the ideal applicant should fit the 
following profile in decreasing order of importance:
•	Programming skills;
•	Linux knowledge
•	experience with grid networks or middleware;
•	image processing ;
•	pattern recognition;
•	machine learning;
•	multimedia indexing;
•	information retrieval.

Experience in software development using C/C++ and Java is important. 
Applications should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, 
and names and addresses of three referees. Applications by email are 
welcome. If sufficient mutual interest develops then referees will be 
contacted to ascertain suitability for the position.

For more information on the project or the application process please 
contact: henning.mueller at sim.hcuge.ch

LANGUAGE:
Good knowledge of either French or English is mandatory. French is the 
spoken language in Geneva so some knowledge of French is beneficial. The 
candidate should be willing to learn French.

ENVIRONMENT:
o medGIFT project:		http://www.sim.hcuge.ch/medgift/
o Medical Informatics Service:	http://www.sim.hcuge.ch/
o University of Geneva:		http://www.unige.ch/
o City of Geneva:		http://www.geneva-city.ch/
o French Alps:			http://www.skifrance.fr/
o Canton of Valais and the high Swiss Alps (1.5 hours away)
o Central location in Europe:
Traveling by train to Paris takes 3.5 hrs, Milano 4 hrs, and Zurich 3 hrs.
The French border is never far away.
The city is major centre for international organizations, such as UN and 
Red Cross, so transport links are excellent.

SALARY:
Geneva is a relatively expensive place, but the salary of a PhD student 
permits to cover all living costs easily.

DURATION:
The position is expected to start in June 2006, or as soon as possible 
afterwards.
Salary is guaranteed for 3 years with a continuation possible to finish 
the PhD if required.

APPLICATION:
Please send applications to:
Henning Müller
University & Hospitals of Geneva, Service of Medical Informatics
24, rue Micheli-du-Crest
CH-1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
Fax  +41 22 372-8680, Email: henning.mueller at sim.hcuge.ch