[vslist] Position: Research Associate in Medical Imaging

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Position: Research Associate in Medical Imaging

A Research Associate position in 2D/3D medical imaging is available in =
the
Department of Radiology at the University of Chicago

Research in the host laboratory focuses on the computer-aided diagnosis =
in
medical imaging.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in computer
science/engineering, bioengineering, or similar discipline.  Technical =
area of
experience should include image processing, computer vision, pattern
recognition, and computer graphics.  If you have no experience in image
processing or analysis, please do not apply.  Experience in medical =
imaging, in
particular post-processing methods, is required, although it does not =
have to be
substantial if the experience in image processing in general is =
substantial.
The successful candidate should have a good skill in C/C++ programming =
because
the candidate is expected to spend some of his/her time for developing a
research tool for medical image analysis.

Research areas will include the development of a system for the =
detection of
polyps in virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography), although other areas of
research in computer-aided diagnosis are also available.  Further =
details on the
research topics will be available upon request.  This is an opportunity =
for a
Ph.D. graduate from engineering discipline whose goal is to develop an =
academic
career in medical imaging, or those who have already experiences in =
medical
imaging to further advance their careers.

There is no formal deadline for this application.  However, the position =
will be
closed as soon as an appropriate candidate is found.  Appointment to the
position is renewable every year.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their C.V., preferably in =
a PDF
format, by email to the address below.  Please state "Research Associate
Application: Medical Imaging " in the subject line.

Hiro Yoshida, Ph.D.
Department of Radiology
The University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC2026
Chicago, IL 60637
E-mail: yoshida@uchicago.edu