VU University Amsterdam Faculty of Sciences
f/m
Amsterdam, 1081HV (Noord-Holland), hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD candidates and Postdoc positions in Biomedical Optics
The VU University Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for higher education in Europe. It is part of international science networks and collaborates with many major universities throughout the world. The Faculty of Sciences consists of four departments, with 650 employees including researchers, lecturers, full- and part-time professors. In the group of Physics and Astronomy, we have vacancy for a research position in Biomedical Optics.
The Rotterdam Eye Hospital was founded in 1874. With 13.500 Operating Room visits, 140.000 out-patient visits and a staff of 350 employees the hospital is devoted to providing patients with high quality care. As a Centre of Excellence and the only independent Eye Hospital in the Netherlands, innovation and quality are very important. Scientific research is expanding through the establishment of the Rotterdam Ophthalmic Institute, ROI. At the ROI, we have vacancy for a research position in Biomedical Optics.
Summary
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) are non-invasive medical imaging techniques based on interferometry. Compared to other medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonances, x-rays or ultrasound, OCT and OFDI can reach much higher resolution. In the clinic these high-resolution images can be used for better diagnosis and monitoring of disease
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for PhD students and postdocs motivated to develop and innovate OCT-based medical imaging and microscopy. The research will include the development of functional imaging (Doppler and polarization sensitive OCT/OFDI), the improvement of sensitivity with adaptive optics, the development of advanced automated imaging analysis techniques, optical coherence phase microscopy (OCPM), CARS microscopy and sub-diffraction-limited fluorescence microscopy. There will be a strong focus on the translation to clinical applications of the techniques. Clinical projects involve early diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, the two leading causes of blindness in the industrialized world.
Research project
The successful applicant will be involved in one or more of the aforementioned topics, which include development of OCT/OFDI systems, application of these systems in patient studies, and the development of novel microscopy techniques. He or she will construct laser sources, build optical systems, develop measurement and analysis software, and integrate these components into imaging platforms that will impact healthcare.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with a MS or PhD. in physics or related disciplines and outstanding experimental skills motivated to improve patient care by innovating advanced imaging techniques from bench to bedside. Experience with (fiber)optics, lasers, microscopy, and/or computer programming (labview, C, C ) is an advantage.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit' (dutch), which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.
Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.
Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/
The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.
The Faculty of Sciences offers 9 Bachelor’s and 12 Master’s programmes within the disciplines Computer Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Pharmacochemistry and Mathematics. The education programme is strongly connected to the various research activities. The faculty offers excellent research facilities in highly specialized laboratories as well as unique computing facilities.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Additional conditions of employment:
Appointment
The appointment as a PhD will be initially for one year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged for four years, intended to result in a dissertation.
The appointment as a Post doc will be initially for one year. If the results and the request for funding are successful, the appointed period will be prolonged. Conditions of employment are available upon request.
Salary
The gross monthly salary will depend on experience and qualifications in accordance with the salary regulations for academic personnel at the VU or Rotterdam Eye Hospital.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
De Boelelaan 1083a
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: few-vacatures@few.vu.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 1.2008.00125/126.
Amsterdam, 1081HV (Noord-Holland), hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD candidates and Postdoc positions in Biomedical Optics
The VU University Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for higher education in Europe. It is part of international science networks and collaborates with many major universities throughout the world. The Faculty of Sciences consists of four departments, with 650 employees including researchers, lecturers, full- and part-time professors. In the group of Physics and Astronomy, we have vacancy for a research position in Biomedical Optics.
The Rotterdam Eye Hospital was founded in 1874. With 13.500 Operating Room visits, 140.000 out-patient visits and a staff of 350 employees the hospital is devoted to providing patients with high quality care. As a Centre of Excellence and the only independent Eye Hospital in the Netherlands, innovation and quality are very important. Scientific research is expanding through the establishment of the Rotterdam Ophthalmic Institute, ROI. At the ROI, we have vacancy for a research position in Biomedical Optics.
Summary
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) are non-invasive medical imaging techniques based on interferometry. Compared to other medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonances, x-rays or ultrasound, OCT and OFDI can reach much higher resolution. In the clinic these high-resolution images can be used for better diagnosis and monitoring of disease
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for PhD students and postdocs motivated to develop and innovate OCT-based medical imaging and microscopy. The research will include the development of functional imaging (Doppler and polarization sensitive OCT/OFDI), the improvement of sensitivity with adaptive optics, the development of advanced automated imaging analysis techniques, optical coherence phase microscopy (OCPM), CARS microscopy and sub-diffraction-limited fluorescence microscopy. There will be a strong focus on the translation to clinical applications of the techniques. Clinical projects involve early diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, the two leading causes of blindness in the industrialized world.
Research project
The successful applicant will be involved in one or more of the aforementioned topics, which include development of OCT/OFDI systems, application of these systems in patient studies, and the development of novel microscopy techniques. He or she will construct laser sources, build optical systems, develop measurement and analysis software, and integrate these components into imaging platforms that will impact healthcare.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with a MS or PhD. in physics or related disciplines and outstanding experimental skills motivated to improve patient care by innovating advanced imaging techniques from bench to bedside. Experience with (fiber)optics, lasers, microscopy, and/or computer programming (labview, C, C ) is an advantage.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit' (dutch), which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.
Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.
Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/
The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.
The Faculty of Sciences offers 9 Bachelor’s and 12 Master’s programmes within the disciplines Computer Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Pharmacochemistry and Mathematics. The education programme is strongly connected to the various research activities. The faculty offers excellent research facilities in highly specialized laboratories as well as unique computing facilities.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Additional conditions of employment:
Appointment
The appointment as a PhD will be initially for one year. If the results are successful the appointed period will be prolonged for four years, intended to result in a dissertation.
The appointment as a Post doc will be initially for one year. If the results and the request for funding are successful, the appointed period will be prolonged. Conditions of employment are available upon request.
Salary
The gross monthly salary will depend on experience and qualifications in accordance with the salary regulations for academic personnel at the VU or Rotterdam Eye Hospital.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.vu.nl)
- About the department (http://www.few.vu.nl/en/index.php)
- About the function (http://www.vu.nl/vacatures)
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Sciences
De Boelelaan 1083a
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail: few-vacatures@few.vu.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 1.2008.00125/126.
