Research Opportunities

Computational Learning

Work description

Breast cancer (BC) is now the cancer with the highest incidence worldwide and a leading cause of cancer fatalities. Current standard treatment involves surgery combined with radiotherapy, however, 2/3 of early-detected BC tumors are clinically unpalpable.

These require invasive, less accurate localization procedures for a conservative therapeutic approach. To succeed, a fundamental scientific problem must first be solved: how does the breast, a highly deformable organ, change shape when a patient is in different postures, while scanned using different medical imaging modalities? In this project, we aim to develop a novel, hybrid in silico/physics-informed machine learning approaches, for generation of artificial data based on generative models and for multimodal data fusion.

The result will be cutting-edge, high-fidelity digital breast models with breast magnetic resonance imaging pose transformation from prone to supine, to predict tumor location.

Minimum profile required

• Experience in Computer Vision and machine learning.

Preference factors

• Experience in research projects, and writing of scientific papers.

Maintenance stipend: € 1259,64, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 21 Nov 2024 to 04 Dec 2024

Centre

Telecommunications and Multimedia

Scientific Advisor

Hélder Filipe Oliveira

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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