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PhD UMBRELLA project | AI models in stroke care
Will you be our enthusiastic PhD student for the UMBRELLA project in which we want to develop AI models to improve acute ischemic stroke care?
- Hours: 36 uur per week
- Location: Locatie AMC
- Contract type: fixed-term
- Salary: € 3.017 - € 3.824
- React until: 16 July 2024
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The project
Stroke care is developing rapidly with the introduction of novel treatment approaches and the possibilities offered by medical imaging. The current acquisition of large, longitudinal, multimodal databases enables the development, test, and validation of novel risk scores and treatment-response models, and the systematic analysis of patients accounting for multiorgan (brain, heart) data which can help to gain better insight into the disease.
At the same time, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare offers promising opportunities for both patient care and medical research. In healthcare, AI tools can take advantage of the currently available large clinical datasets and be used to optimize patient’s diagnosis, develop risk models, and personalize patient treatment. In the large European research consortium UMBRELLA, including academic institutes, hospitals, and industry from 10 countries, we are investigating how we can utilize these large (distributed) datasets to create AI models to improve stroke patient care and how these can bring added value in clinical practice.
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About your role
In the UMBRELLA project, we aim to improve the whole continuum of the stroke care pathway. As a PhD candidate, you will:
- Develop and evaluate 4D (3D + time) AI models for the automated analysis of CT images to identify causes of stroke.
- Make use of the available large, multimodal distributed databases to build AI prediction models of patient outcome. Analysis of dynamic, multiorgan radiological images made during stroke will be of great importance.
- Contribute to the development of novel federated learning methodologies and computer vision approaches.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate with the following characteristics:
- Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar;
- Fluent in English;
- Affinity with the clinical application of AI models;
- Motivated and able to work independently, but also able to work in a team;
- Attention to detail, excellent documentation, communication and presentation skills.
Our offer
- The start date is negotiable, but preferably in September or October.
- A flying start to your career in research work in a metropolis with a diverse and open culture, and a multicultural society.
- Working with motivated colleagues from all corners of the world.
- You will start with a contract for one year (12 months) with the possibility of extension for another three years (36 months).
- Salary scale OIO: € 3.017 in the first year and increases to € 3.824 in the fourth year (based on a fulltime workweek), depending on qualifications and experience. Calculate your net salary here.
- In addition to a good basic salary, you will receive, among other things, 8.3% year-end bonus and 8% vacation allowance. Calculate your net salary here.
- Pension via BeFrank.
- Reimbursement of 75% of your public transport costs. Would you rather travel by bike? Then we have a good bicycle scheme.
- An active staff association and the Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.
About your workplace
There is a large stroke research group led by, among others, Prof. Henk Marquering, Dr. Jonathan Coutinho, and Prof. Charles Majoie. The stroke team in Amsterdam UMC consists of ± 15 people with various disciplines. You will also be part of the AI group (± 20 people) working at the Biomedical Engineering & Physics department of Amsterdam UMC.
You will work closely with researchers from the biomedical engineering, radiology, neurology and cardiology departments of Amsterdam UMC, and the international partners from the UMBRELLA consortium.
The working language during joint activities is English.
Amsterdam UMC has an open culture. This means that we hope that everyone feels welcome in our organization and that we strive to offer equal opportunities to everyone. We therefore cordially invite all interested parties to respond to this vacancy. Check out our approach to diversity and inclusion.
What to expect
A job in our beautiful capital city
Working for the favorite employer in healthcare (intermediary 2021)
All colleagues have the same goal: contributing to tomorrow’s care
There is room for development, deepening and broadening of your knowledge
An active staff association that organizes fun activities and arranges discounts on products and services for you
Amsterdam UMC innovates continuously, which requires a flexible attitude from everyone
Two large locations, good for your pedometer!
You have more than 19.000 colleagues, not all of whom you will get to know personally
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During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.
The first interviews are scheduled at the end of July. We ask that you take this into account in advance.
If you have any questions for additional information on this position, please contact:
- Dr. Nerea Arrarte Terreros via n.arrarteterreros@amsterdamumc.nl
- Prof. Henk Marquering via h.a.marquering@amsterdamumc.nl
- Dr. Jonathan Coutinho via j.coutinho@amsterdamumc.nl
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Rhiannon Sandfort, Recruitment advisor, via r.e.sandfort@amsterdamumc.nl.
A reference check and screening may be part of the procedure. If you join us, we will standardly request a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for a number of job groups. Read here what this means and whether it applies to your position.
Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.