Fellowship Description
Research program title
Ultrasound imaging and machine learning in diagnosis and surgical guidance
Reference number
5004
Supervisor
Hassan Rivaz and Paul Martineau
Program description
A clear trend in the past decade has been the significant rise in the use of computers and machine learning techniques in medicine. Extensive use of medical image computing has helped clinicians transcend many limitations of conventional medicine. The general focus of this research program lies in the same paradigm: to develop novel medical image computing and machine learning techniques for diagnosis of shoulder and knee pathologies, two common musculoskeletal conditions. New ultrasound imaging techniques that are based on computationally efficient optimization techniques will be developed in this research program. In addition, new machine learning techniques that are robust to outliers and several sources of error in real clinical data will be developed.
Academic qualifications required
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering. Excellent publication record.
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must not currently hold a postdoctoral appointment at Concordia
- Priority will be given to postdoctoral fellows who have obtained their PhD from another university although in exceptional cases Concordia graduates may be considered
- Applicants must adhere to the postdoctoral fellow eligibility criteria outlined in Concordia University’s Postdoctoral Policy
Timeline and application process
| Application deadline: | open until the position is filled but no later than September 1, 2018 |
| Fellowship start date: | no later than January 1, 2019 |
| Submission process: | all documents must be submitted to Niyusha Samadi Please include the reference number with your application |
Application checklist
- One to three (1-3) page research statement demonstrating fit with the program described above.
- Current curriculum vitae demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership in the domain (maximum 5 pages).
- Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to Niyusha Samadi.
Value
The prestigious Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at $47,500 per year plus benefits and full access to Concordia’s services, including GradProSkills.
Concordia University is a vibrant research and teaching environment, with state-of-the-art research facilities and many research centers. Concordia is located in Montreal, Canada, a diverse and creative city, often ranked as offering one of the best quality of living experiences in North America.
