Want to conduct your research studies abroad? The University of Leuven has just the chance for you! You can now apply for the PhD Position in MRI Reconstruction with Dynamic Field Monitoring for the academic year 2024-2025.
This esteemed scholarship, offered by the Medical Imaging Research Center (MIRC), is designed to propel the careers of highly driven individuals eager to delve into the realms of computational methods for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With a strong focus on innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, this program promises to nurture the brightest minds in the field of medical imaging.Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium
- Department: Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) and Department of Imaging & Pathology
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Scholarship for 4 years with a competitive monthly stipend
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the: Belgium
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, physics, computer science, etc.), or expected to finish by July 2024
- Passionate about science and technology, with a strong ambition to learn new techniques
- Solid background in image processing or medical imaging, with hands-on experience in scientific programming
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary research team
- Proficient in English with strong academic writing skills
- Additional skills in MRI, programming (Python, Matlab, or C++), mathematical modeling, inverse problems, and numerical optimization are highly valued.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a full CV, transcript of academic records, and a cover letter. For more information, contact Prof. Dr. ir. Daan Christiaens via email: . The intended starting date is no later than September 2024.
Benefits
- An exciting multidisciplinary research environment at KU Leuven, consistently ranked as the top university in Belgium and the most innovative university in Europe
- Access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including a 3T research MRI system with a dynamic field camera (Skope NeuroCam)
- Opportunities for training, education, and career development activities organized by the university doctoral schools
- Possibility to participate in international conferences and collaborations
- Excellent quality of life in Leuven, a historic university town known for its beautiful and safe environment, vibrant intellectual atmosphere, and renowned beer culture.
Established in 1425, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leuven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Flemish Brabant. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 594 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.