Post-Doctoral Researcher
Localização: Centro Champalimaud, Lisboa
Entidade Empregadora: Fundação Champalimaud
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Pós-Doutoramento
Início da Candidatura: 26 Jan. 2023
Fecho de Candidatura: 28 Fev. 2023
Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program.
The selected candidate will participate in the development of Deep Learning based models and Radiomics Signatures that will be extracted from Medical Imaging examinations including but not limited to mpMRI in patients with prostate cancer, MR Mammography, Contrast Enhanced Mammography in patients with breast cancer, Contrast Enhanced CT scans in patients with pancreatic or liver primary and secondary cancer. The projects that the candidate will be involved in are multicentric studies both at a national and international level providing diverse data with a strong intention of translating research results to the clinics.
Research Field: Computer science » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent - First Stage Researcher (R1) / Recognised Researcher (R2)
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
1st degree in Biomedical Engineering or Computer Science or Statistics;
Ph.D. in computer science with an emphasis on medical imaging analysis.
Essential skills:
Machine-learning expertise;
Medical imaging expertise (ITK, segmentation, coregistration).
Desirable skills:
Prior experience in radiomics and deep learning projects in medical imaging;
Prior experience in Natural Language Processing models.
Required Languages: Fluency in English - Excellent level
Benefits:
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.
The monthly remuneration to be attributed will be up to 4.000€ depending on experience level/qualifications demonstrated.
Initial duration:
24 months with possibility of renewal
Eligibility criteria:
National, Foreign or Stateless candidates who hold a PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Computer Science, Biostatistics or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.
Selection process:
Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in the call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie);
If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates' referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.
Application materials:
CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document).
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal;
Optional to also require: portfolio of prior relevant projects (Github repo).
How to apply:
Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call.
The call reference will be asked and not having it may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: PD Papanikolaou Jan23.
Notification of results:
All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.
About Us:
Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon's sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
Relevant Institutional Information:
In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status, socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.
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