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Postdoctoral fellow within infrared imaging
Deadline: 02.01.2020
Postdoctoral fellow within infrared imaging and numerical simulation of electromagnetic wave propagation
About the position
The Faculty of Science and Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 2-year PostDoc position related to infrared imaging and numerical simulation of electromagnetic wave propagation.
The PostDoc position is funded by the NFR FriNaTek project DeepHyperSpec ‘Combining spectral and image information in the analysis of hyperspectral imaging data’,
DeepHyperSpec is combining deep learning methods with multivariate modelling of scattering and absorption in biomedical vibrational spectroscopy in order to develop a new paradigm for the analysis of hyperspectral imaging data. The project results will enhance the understanding of how scatter, morphological and chemical information in infrared microspectroscopic imaging can be used in medicine, such as cancer diagnosis.
The PostDoc project will provide a detailed understanding of scattering and absorption effects in pixelated data in 2D infrared spectroscopy allowing to exploit scatter and absorption information for building classification models in infrared microspectroscopic imaging.
Project and supervisor group
Prof. Achim Kohler, Dr. Valeria Tafintseva, Prof. Kristin Tøndel, Assoc. Prof. Kristian Liland at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway.
Main tasks
- Numerical simulations of propagation of infrared radiation through cells and tissues in the optical system of an infrared microscope.
- Modelling and linearization of scattering and absorption in spectra by model-based pre-processing techniques.
You need to have
The main purpose of the post-doctoral position is to qualify for work in high-level scientific positions. A PhD degree is required.
Required Academic qualifications:
- Master in physics or electrical engineering.
- Ph.D. in physics or electrical Engineering
- Fluent English both written and oral
- Programming skills, preferably in Matlab
The following experiences and skills will be emphasized (in prioritized order):
- Theoretical insight in the electromagnetic theory of scattering and absorption.
- Experience with numerical simulations of electromagnetic wave propagation.
- Experience with infrared spectroscopy or infrared imaging.
- Knowledge in multivariate data processing.
- Experience with data pre-processing of infrared spectroscopic data.
You need to:
- The candidate has to able to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary research team and needs to describe these skills in the application.
Remuneration and information
The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1352 Postdoctoral Fellow, wage framework 24, salary grade 59-67 (NOK 523.200 – 605 500), depending on qualifications. Seniority Promotion in position.
For further information, please contact:
- Professor Achim Kohler, e-mail: achim.kohler@nmbu.no
Information for PhD applicants and general Information to applicants
Application
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s part of the work is suggested.
Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 02.01.2020. Please quote reference number 19/05305.
Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present verified copies of diplomas and certificates.