Norway Job Openings

UiT Norges Arktiske Universitet

PhD Fellow in Medical computer vision

Tromsø

FULL TIME

November 21, 2024

The position

An exciting Ph D position is available in the Ui T Machine Learning Group at the Department of Physics and Technology, at Ui T The Arctic University of Norway. The position is affiliated with the Center of Research-based Innovation Visual Intelligence.
The position at the Department of Physics and Technology is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the Ph D program is three years. The fourth year is distributed as 25 % each year and will consist of teaching and other duties. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the Ph D program is a prerequisite for employment, and the program period starts on commencement of the position.
The workplace is at Ui T in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

The position’s field of research

The Ph D fellowship is offered in light of the Research Council of Norway (RCN) SFI grant, Visual Intelligence.
We're seeking a Ph D Fellow to take an active role in the group's research on developing novel medical computer vision methodologies with an application focus towards breast cancer screening. In particular, the position aims to leverage contextual information, such as previous screening examinations. More efficient approaches to fuse this information, which can also function in the presence of limited labeled data, will be investigated."
The position will be part of an already ongoing effort in Visual Intelligence and will synergize well with recent work in the Ui T Machine Learning Group.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Ui T Machine Learning Group and the Research Center Visual Intelligence.

Location

The Ui T Machine Learning Group is located in Tromsø, a lively town with approximately 78.000 inhabitants. It is known for its beautiful scenery, northern lights, midnight sun, as well as the northernmost university in the world and well connected to the rest of Europe. Located on an island surrounded by fjords and mountains, Tromsø is a major cultural hub within the Arctic Circle and a great spot for outdoor activities (hiking, skiing, etc.).

Edvard Kristiansen

Qualifications

The position requires a Master's degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, medical engineering or machine learning. The suitable candidate must have:

a good background in machine learning and medical imaging
good communication skills in English, and documented fluency in English. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma

The suitable candidate should have:

experience with deep learning
experience working with medical image data, preferably mammograms

In particular, candidates with experience in designing methodology for exploiting contextual information, such as follow-up screenings, will be prioritized. Additionally, having some rudimentary medical knowledge, for instance through university-level courses, is an advantage. We are looking for a candidate who:

is interested, active and highly motivated
likes to explore new technologies
is both independent thinking and also enjoys working in a collaboration with others

During this assessment process, emphasis will be put on your potential for research as shown by the Master's thesis and any other academic works. In addition, we will consider relevant work experience or other activities of significance for the Ph D studies. The assessment will emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position.
As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a Ph D or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.

Admission to the Ph D programme

For employment in the Ph D position, you must be qualified for admission to the Ph D programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period.
Admission normally requires:

A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree, or an integrated master's degree.

Ui T normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

In order to gain admission to the programme, the applicant must have a grade point average of C or better for the master’s degree and for relevant subjects of the bachelor’s degree. A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here.
If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the Ph D programme. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position.
Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree. Ui T normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

Inclusion and diversity

Ui T The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.
If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

Ui T

We offer

Involvement in an interesting research project
Good career opportunities
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
Pension scheme through the state pension fund
Ph D Fellows are normally given a salary of 532 200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase
If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us.

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.
More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application

Your application must include:

Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests
CV
Diploma for bachelor's and master's degree
Transcript of grades/academic record for bachelor's and master's degree
Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available)
Documentation of English proficiency
References with contact information
Master’s thesis, and any other academic works you wish us to consider during the assessment process

Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcript of grades for the master’s degree with your application.
All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Diplomas and transcripts must also be submitted in the original language, if not in English or Scandinavian. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at Ui T. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment.
After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
Remuneration for the position of Ph D Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no.

A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the Ph D Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position Ph D Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.
We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.

Eallju - Developing the High North

Ui T The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at Ui T. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.
Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites Ui T across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.

Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all Ui T’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.
We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.

Questions about the position

Michael Kampffmeyer
Professor
+47 90602098
michael.c.kampffmeyer@uit.no

Deadline
3rd December 2024

Employer
Ui T The Arctic University of Norway

Municipality

Tromsø - Romsa

Scope
Fulltime

Duration
Fixed Term

Place of service

Hansine Hansens veg18, 9019 Tromsø

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