The Biomedical Diagnostic (BM/d) Lab at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe) is seeking an outstanding PostDoctoral researcher on Fetal movement for fetal wellbeing detection.
Pregnancies that are threatened by complications such as asphyxia are often preceded by slight adaptations in the fetal movement pattern, including reduced fetal movements. Often this is one of the first signs. To improve the early detection of fetuses at risk, TUe will develop reliable and easy-to-use methods to detect fetal movement and its relevant parameters. Early identification allows timely intervention and may thus aid in the prevention of severe complications. The project combines two strengths: physiological insights from physical models with pattern recognition from data-driven models.
Tasks
The proposed approach of their research includes:
- Identification and evaluation of available methods for fetal movement detection, and the physiological relation between specific movement patterns and clinical outcome.
- Development of a new monitoring modality, capable of reliable and easy-to-use fetal movement in a clinical setting, with potential for transfer to a home setting.
- Performing a feasibility study to verify the new monitoring modality in a (pre)clinical setting.
- Contributing to setting up a prospective study for testing the new monitoring modality and set-up a database of fetal movement patterns across different risk levels, from which risk stratification will be feasible.
Duration: 2 years
Salary
- A gross monthly salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- 30% ruling option: a tax-free allowance equivalent to 30% of the gross salary of foreign applicants moving to the Netherlands
- Additionally, 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year annual supplements.
- A minimum of 41 holidays per year (excluding bank holidays, for full-time employment of 40 hrs/week)
- Additional benefits include excellent technical infrastructure, childcare, holiday savings schemes, and sports facilities.
- Assistance for finding accommodation is offered.
- A personal development program aimed to develop their social and communication skills
Job Requirements
- A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or (Bio)Medical Engineering.
- Deep knowledge in mathematical modeling, signal processing, and stochastical models.
- Some experience with machine-learning algorithms and/or parameter optimization could be a pre.
- An academic attitude and a strong analytical mind.
- Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team with academic, clinical, and industrial partners.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Application Process
All applications for the PostDoc on Fetal Movement for Fetal Wellbeing Detection should include:
- A cover letter explaining their motivation and suitability for the position.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (including English proficiency level, nationality, VISA requirements, date of birth as well as programming skills, experience overview.
- Publication list (if any), and key achievements in research project(s)).
- Contact information of two academic references.
- Copies of diplomas with course grades.
To apply, click here.
Application Deadline: May 07, 2022.
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