Job description

Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship available in the DSB – Digital Signal Processing and Image Analysis Group at the Department of Informatics. The position is within the strategic research initiative MEDIMA.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of two years.

Starting date no later than 01.10.2019.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.

More about the position

MEDIMA is a strategic research initiative funded by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. MEDIMA focuses on development of new and improved techniques for medical image formation and analysis. The MEDIMA initiative is cross-dicplinary, spanning from new electromagnetic (radar) imaging technology, through signal processing and image analysis all the way to clinical evaluation of medical imaging solutions.

The project is within ultrasound image formation and analysis. The DSB group has both a GE and a Verasonics research ultrasound scanner for data acquisition. The group takes part in the USTB initiative where we develop a free MATLAB toolbox for processing ultrasonic signals.

The candidate will investigate innovative array signal processing algorithms for improving today's imaging performance. Implementation of successful algorithms into the USTB platform will be an integrated part of the project. The applications may span from adaptive beamforming to elastography imaging. The research will be performed in collaboration with professors, postdoctors and Phds in the research group.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in signal processing, applied physics/mathematics, or related areas The applicant is required to document that the degree corresponds to the profile for the post. Doctoral thesis must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date. The thesis must have been approved and defended before appointment.
• The candidate should have good analytical and programming skills
• Previous experience working ultrasound imaging and data is an advantage
• Besides technical skills, we are looking for a curious, ambitious candidate who is highly motivated to do research and contribute to the work done at our group.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

We strongly encourage that the application is accompanied by a short cover letter explaining briefly how the applicant's background and education fit the goals and requirements of this project.

We offer

• salary NOK 515 200 – 597 400 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• vibrant international academic environment
• postdoctoral development programmes
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only) and letters of recommentation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented academic qualifications as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Associate Professor Andreas Austeng, e-mail: andreas.austeng@ifi.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact:

• HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, phone:+47 22854272, e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no

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