PhD: Tomography for Imaging Molecules, Netherland 615 views

PhD in Developing Revolutionary Tomography for Imaging Molecules, Netherland

About the Program:

Tomography along radiolabeled molecules (PET and SPECT) is key for discovering mechanisms of disease, new pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tracers.  This project aims at developing a novel PET-SPECT scanner that

1. Allows quantitative tomography for virtually any available gamma, positron or co-emitting tracer molecule (30 keV – 1 MeV energy range).
2. Permits quantitative imaging of any tracer combination including multiple PET isotopes.
3. Requires an order of magnitude higher effective sensitivity for high-energy gamma emitters than current scanners.

 Tasks involved:

Using this platform (universal molecular tomography), students will discover

1 Highly efficient gamma detectors.

2 Innovative collimator designs.

3 Image reconstruction with universal energy dependent models for high energy and co emitting gamma and positron emitters.

 Subject areas: Natural Science and related fields.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in physics, mathematics or engineering.

Requirements: Experience in conducting experiments and developing image reconstruction or simulation software. Excellent communication skills and command over English (written and spoken).

Application procedure: Applications can be submitted online (link given below).Attach your motivation letter, CV and academic transcript with your bachelor and master grades. Deadline is 27 February 2021.

Salary: Salary and other benefits are according to the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities, starting from € 2395 per month to € 3061 in the fourth year.