<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:calibri">Dear <span class="gmail-il">3dem</span>'ers,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:calibri">several PhD positions are available at Utrecht University. Details can be found on the following link and below:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:calibri"></span><br><span class="gmail-m_9089870202391359300gmail-link-external"><a href="http://www.academictransfer.com/39723" target="_blank">www.academictransfer.com/39723</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><b><span style="font-family:calibri"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">3 PhD positions (0.8 – 1.0 fte) in <br>
Cryo-Electron Tomography Image Processing </span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Job description</span></b><span style="font-family:calibri"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">We seek to fill 4-years (1.0 fte) or
5-years (0.8 fte) PhD positions on image processing of cryo-electron tomography
images. The positions are available immediately in joint projects of the groups
of prof. Friedrich Förster (</span><span lang="DE"><a href="http://www.uu.nl/research/cryo-em" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:calibri" lang="EN-US">www.uu.nl/research/cryo-em</span></a></span><span style="font-family:calibri">, Dept. of Chemistry) and prof. Remco Veltkamp
(</span><span lang="DE"><a href="https://www.staff.science.uu.nl/%7Eveltk101/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:calibri" lang="EN-US">https://www.staff.science.uu.<wbr>nl/~veltk101/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:calibri">), Dept. of Information and Computing
Sciences) at Utrecht University. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">In a joint project, the PhD candidate will
develop novel methods for detection of macromolecular complexes in low
signal-to-noise ratio volumes using machine-based learning (e.g., ‘deep
learning’). </span><span style="font-family:calibri">The main research question
is how to improve the successive stages in </span><span style="font-family:calibri">cryo-electron tomography</span><span style="font-family:calibri">: detection, alignment, and classification. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">The research in the cryo-EM group headed
by prof. Förster focuses on structural studies of membrane-associated processes<i> </i>in their native settings. In essence,
the aim is to observe molecules at work in cells using cryo-electron tomography
(cryo-ET) in conjunction with advanced image analysis. To this end the group
develops and applies computational methods for three-dimensional tomographic
reconstruction and statistical analysis to mine the volumetric data. The research
in the group of prof. Veltkamp centers on </span><span style="font-family:calibri">developing efficient methods for aligning, reconstruction, and
recognition of shapes, which will be combined and improved further. The
challenge is to research novel 3D macromolecular complex features, similarity
measures, and classification technologies, and to evaluate these with
scientific rigor. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">The task of the PhD candidate is to perform research
on the above topics, develop novel algorithms, perform sound experiments,
publish the results at international conferences and in scientific journals,
complete a PhD thesis, and guide student projects. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Qualifications</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">The successful PhD candidate is an excellent
student and holds a master degree in computational sciences, mathematics, (bio)physics,
or a related field of science. Previous experience in signal and image
processing would be a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills in
English and interest in biological research are required.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">Candidates of all nationalities may apply.
The university is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and
teaching staff, and women are especially encouraged to apply for these
positions. Personal circumstances that may be of positive relevance in merit
evaluation, for example parental leave, should be mentioned in the list of
qualifications (CV).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Additional information<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">For additional information about the
vacancy, please contact Friedrich Förster (</span><span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:f.g.forster@uu.nl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:calibri" lang="EN-US">f.g.forster@uu.nl</span></a></span><span style="font-family:calibri">) or Remco Veltkamp (</span><span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:r.c.veltkamp@uu.nl" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:calibri" lang="EN-US">r.c.veltkamp@uu.nl</span></a></span><span style="font-family:calibri">). Promising candidates will be granted an
interview in person, or by video conference (for international candidates). As
part of the selection procedure, the candidate is expected to give an oral
presentation about his/her master research.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">About the organization</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">A better future for everyone. This
ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and
inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate
intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth,
Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">The city of Utrecht is one of the oldest
cities in the Netherlands, with a charming old center and an internationally
oriented culture that is strongly influenced by its century-old university.
Utrecht city has been consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in
the Netherlands.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri"><span> </span>The
Faculty of Science consists of six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry
and Mathematics. The Faculty is home to 5600 students and nearly 1500 staff and
is internationally renowned for the quality of its research. The Faculty's
academic programmes reflect developments in today's society.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:calibri">Apply</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">To apply, please attach a letter of
motivation, curriculum vitae, a copy of the MSc thesis (if available), names
and contact details of two references. The application must be done in English.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">The application deadline is 30.04.2017.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:calibri">Please visit </span><span class="gmail-m_9089870202391359300gmail-link-external"><a href="http://www.academictransfer.com/39723" target="_blank">www.academictransfer.com/39723</a></span> to apply.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><br clear="all"></p><br>-- <br><div>prof. dr. Friedrich Foerster<br><br><div>Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research<br></div><div>Utrecht University<br>Padualaan 8<br>
3584 CH Utrecht<br>
The Netherlands</div><br></div>Tel: <span><a href="tel:+31%2030%20253%204318" value="+31302534318" target="_blank">+31 30 253 4318</a></span><br><br><span><a href="http://www.uu.nl/en/research/cryo-em" target="_blank">http://www.uu.nl/en/research/c<wbr>ryo-em</a></span><br><br clear="all"><br></div>