Aug 26, 2007

DPhil Studentship in Medical Image Analysis - University of Oxford

DPhil Studentship Medical Image Analysis (Breast Cancer) Department of Engineering Science

The Department seeks to recruit a research student to work on an EPSRC funded project which is a collaboration with research groups in UCL, Manchester University and the Institute of Cancer Research. The aim of the project is to develop computational methods for comparing pairs of x-ray mammograms.

The successful applicant will have a first class honours degree in a relevant subject i.e. engineering, mathematics, computer science or physics and evidence of strength in mathematics and computation. Proven capability to undertake research in medical image analysis and a demonstratable ability to develop mathematical algorithms in a modern computing environment eg Matlab, C++ under Linux/Windows is also essential. Evidence of having completed an independent project successfully during undergraduate studies or other work experience together with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and write clear, correct and concise English is desirable. An ability to make clear, well illustrated presentations of scientific material would be advantageous.

*Remuneration will be £12,600 pa in 2007/08 (and will increase in subsequent years) and fees will be covered for UK and EU nationals. Additional fees may be payable for overseas nationals.*

Candidates are expected to meet the criteria for Graduate Admissions and must make a graduate application at the same time as applying for this studentship.

http://www.eng. ox.ac.uk/ postgrad/ criteria. pdf

Further particulars may be obtained from:

Mr C J Scotcher, The Senior Administrator, University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ; or to administrator@ eng.ox.ac. uk, to whom written applications should be made enclosing a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two referees. Your letter should explain your interest in and relevant experience for this job.

*Please quote DF07052 in all correspondence. *

*The closing date for applications is 17th September 2007*

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