Postdoctoral Researcher in MR Imaging of Pancreatic Cancer
Time-resolved diffusion and MRE for pancreatic cancer stratification and treatment response prediction
| Job type: | Postdoc |
| Job location: | Paris |
| Deadline: | 2025-02-30 |
General information:
Workplace: Center for Research on Inflammation, Inserm UMR 1149. Mentors: Dr Philippe Garteiser, PhD, HDR; Pr Bernard Van Beers, MD, PhD, HDR, Sabrina Doblas, PhD Type of contract: Postdoctoral fellowship. Full time appointment by Inserm. SIRIC and PCSI funding. Contract period: 4+12 months (potentially renewable thereafter) Start period: ~April 2025 Salary: Competitive salary in accordance with national guidelines
About the Role:
Are you passionate about translating research outcome towards clinical applications? Apply for this position to make a meaningful contribution in MR imaging of pancreatic cancer. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
- Conduct research projects focused on MR imaging for treatment response prediction and stratification of pancreatic cancer
- Develop and validate novel concepts in time-resolved diffusion imaging involving the analysis of diffusion coefficients at different spatial scales and considering kurtosis
- Conduct research projects based on MR elastography techniques (conventional and under pseudo static external load) involving multiple acoustic sources and frequencies
- Have access to preclinical models and clinical workflows for pancreatic cancer
- Train and optimize deep learning models for tumor segmentation and physics-informed tasks
- Publish your findings in peer-reviewed journals and in conferences
We Offer:
- A dynamic, interdisciplinary environment around medical imaging
- Integration into an excellent scientific environment with heavy focus on clinical applications
- Access to state-of-the art imaging facilities
- Support for professional development, including impactful communications
Requirements:
- PhD in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science, medical degree
- Proficiency in programming languages and computing environments such as Matlab, Python or C/C++
- Some experience with MRI acquisition protocol development, in preclinical or clinical settings
- Basic knowledge in radiology and physiopathology of pancreatic cancer
Personal Attributes:
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Both a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work autonomously
- Focus on scientific integrity
Application Process:
To apply, please proceed using according to the corresponding Euraxess posting (n°312907). Deadline: February 30, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.