Fetal growth assessment and improvement of fetal ultrasound quality

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Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is a new International Scientific Foundation located in Kraków, Poland.

Sano aspires to be a major translational scientific institute, operating at the meeting point of academic science, established MedTech industry, and emerging start-up environment, combining the best of these three perspectives.

Sano acts as a core technology and expertise provider for industry, and creator of innovation, developing state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare. Thanks to the substantial funding and excellent European partnership network, Sano will bring a critical mass to this transformational field of research, in order to translate scientific advancements onto clinical practice. Sano’s ambition is to become the Reference Centre for Computational Medicine in Central Europe and build a reputation as a leading institute on a global level.

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano uses machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations (HPC), data science, and other computational technologies towards overcoming global challenges in healthcare systems. The research agenda will be executed in close collaboration with Partners in Poland, EU and USA.

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Passion – Passion in what we do, engagement in Sano operations, taking responsibility, providing initiative, being happy at work.
Innovation – Boldness in articulating and pursuing novel ideas, courage to think outside the box.
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Project title: Fetal growth assessment and improvement of fetal ultrasound quality
Closing date: 10.11.2022
Level of education: Master's degree
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary indication: up to 8000 PLN gross monthly
Project start: November 2022 (but depends on Candidate’s availability)
Supervisor: Sano: Dr. Przemysław Korzeniowski

Fetal ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images of a fetus in the uterus. This is a standard examination during pregnancy that can be used for fetus growth monitoring, development and monitoring pregnancy. However, medical expertise and sonographic experience are required to find the proper measuring plane and acquire accurate measurements of the fetus.

The aim of this PhD is to develop an AI-based system, which will guide gynaecologists in case of the fetal body parts measurement, like head, abdomen, femur or gestational age estimation on transabdominal ultrasound. The system will assist clinicians to generate a proper standard plane of the fetal head, abdomen and femur.

This project will be developed in cooperation with machine learning scientists from AGH University of Science and Technology and experienced sonographers from the Medical University of Warsaw.

You are expected to:

do original research in this field under the direction of the supervisor;
participate in the many seminars by internal and external speakers as well as journal clubs and group activities;
collaborate with other PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and other Sano employees;
learn and enjoy your time in Sano.

Required background and skills of the candidate:

Master’s degree (completed or near completion) in a relevant discipline, such as computer science, biomedical engineering, etc;
experience in Machine Learning frameworks and tools;
excellent programming skills in Python;
any prior research experience in academia or industry;
an interest in pursuing applied research;
excellent written and oral English communication skills.

We offer a fixed term contract for 40 hours per week for the duration of 4 years. This will be supported by an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The contract will include opportunities to participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and master students.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be up to 8000 PLN gross per month, based on a full-time contract (40 hours a week) for the duration of 4 years with private medical care and a sports card.

This PhD will be a collaboration between Sano, AGH and Medical University of Warsaw. The student will be based in Poland, Krakow operating in conjunction with the Cyfronet supercomputing centre hosted by AGH.

Sano offers excellent opportunities for study and development, an access to many international conferences on computational medicine and a possibility to grow in a scientific society.

If you feel that this job opportunity is the career that you are looking for, please apply immediately and give Sano a chance to meet you. Please, be informed that Sano will contact only with Candidates fulfilling the formal criteria.

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications in .pdf should include:

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;

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