Job description
The Dutch
Technology Foundation (STW) has recently granted a project called
‘Miniature ultrasound probe for real-time three-dimensional imaging and
monitoring of Cardiac interventions (MICA)’. In this project we will
develop the next generation ultrasound probes for real-time 3D
transesophageal echocardiography. These probes will represent a
breakthrough in echocardiography, as they will be ten times smaller than
the actual state-of-the-art probes, making them suitable for use in the
esophagus of small children and newborns, and allowing them to be
introduced in adults via the nose. The probe with integrated electronics
will be used before and after complicated reconstructions in newborns
for cardiac morphology, leakage of valves and function of the outflow
tracts. Further, during the lengthy electrophysiology procedures and
valve replacements in adults, this miniature probe inserted via the nose
will give adequate visual feedback for the clinician. An integration of
a 3D position sensor in the probe will enable a fusion with other 2D/3D
imaging modalities (X-ray, electro-anatomical maps, MRI, CT) which is
essential for procedure guidance applications.
The
MICA-project is a cooperation between Erasmus MC, Delft University of
Technology, and industry (Oldelft Ultrasound). The PhD candidate at
Thoraxcenter Biomedical Engineering will focus on the 3D scanning
procedure both in transmit and in receive, on integration of the whole
system and on real-time 3D display of the data. Main issues in this
subproject are definition of the transmit beam, the parallel beamforming
and focussing in reception, and real-time display.
The
PhD candidate at Acoustical Wavefield Imaging at TU-Delft will focus on
the acoustical analysis and design of the ultrasound transducer. Main
issues in this subproject are the selection of the optimum configuration
for the 100+ element send array and the 1000+ element receive array,
the optimization of the element sizes, and minimization of the crosstalk
between the elements in the large matrix receive array.
Three
PhD students and one postdoc will be appointed in total. The third PhD
student and the postdoc (TU Delft, Electronic Instrumentation
Laboratory) will focus on the development of the integrated electronics
as well as the interconnect challenges.
Requirements
We are searching for enthusiastic PhD candidates (junior
Researchers) with a Master’s degree in Electrotechnical or Biomedical
Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or similar, with preferably experience
in medical research. Additional experience in diagnostic ultrasound is
highly welcomed. The research project should result in a PhD thesis.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of employment are based on either the Collective
Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) or the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for Dutch University Medical Centers (CAO-UMC).
Organisation
Erasmus MC
Erasmus
MC inspires and is challenging. You create your own opportunities in
this University Medical Center. Whether it concerns learning and work or
work and learning/continued learning. Each and every day our
enthusiastic staff devote themselves to excellent, dedicated patient
care, pioneering medical research and valued education. A conscious
choice for work that matters, both nationally and internationally, at
the heart of our multicultural home base ofRotterdam. Where attention to
individual staff member comes naturally. Working from the heart.
Together with people, for people: ‘patient-centered care’!
Department
Thoraxcenter Biomedical Engineering is a group of 40
researchers performing highly innovative research in cardiovascular
diagnosis and therapy. We focus on translational research in ultrasound
imaging and image processing, ultrasound contrast agents for molecular
imaging and drug delivery, intravascular techniques and hemodynamics.
The Laboratory of Acoustical Wavefield Imaging at TU Delft is a group of
20 researchers developing novel imaging methods and devices based on
acoustic waves. We focus on physics oriented research for biomedical and
geophysical applications. The biomedical branch develops ultrasound
imaging methods and devices for cardiovascular diagnosis and cancer
diagnosis and therapy.
Additional information
For more information on the position at the Erasmus MC, please contact Prof.Dr.Ir. Nico de Jong, e-mail: n.dejong@erasmusmc.nl, telephone (+31)(0) 10 704 4037 or Dr.Ir. J.G. Bosch, e-mail: j.bosch@erasmusmc.nl, telephone (+31)(0) 10 703 8088.
For more information on the position at the TU Delft, please contact Dr.Ir. M.D. Verweij, e-mail: m.d.verweij@tudelft.nl, telephone(+31) (0) 15 278 1761 or Prof.Dr.Ir. Nico de Jong, e-mail: n.dejong@erasmusmc.nl, telephone (+31)(0) 10 704 4037.
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