UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

COMPUTING LABORATORY

Development of Imaging Analysis Algorithms for the Construction of High-Resolution Cardiac Models

 

The Computing Laboratory has a vacancy for a one year research position as part of a BBSRC-funded project that aims to develop technologies for 3D histologically-detailed reconstructions of individual whole heart. This investigation is conducted jointly by the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and the Computing Laboratory (where the post will be administratively based) at the University of Oxford. 

The appointee is expected to contribute to the following aspects of the project (and, depending on previous experience, to take a lead in their implementation):

• Development of computational algorithms for the automated extraction and quantification of histo-anatomical structures (from macroscopic, e.g. cavities, to microscopic, e.g. myocardial fibres) in high-resolution anatomical and diffusion-tensor MRI images;
• Co-registration of MRI and histological data sets;
• Alignment of in-vivo (including cine-MRI) and in-vitro images, obtained with various techniques and at widely differing spatial resolution;
• Quantitative study of inter-subject variability of location, size and shape of cardiac structures.

The post, which is a full-time fixed term appointment has a salary on the University grade 7 scale (currently £27,466 - £33,780 p.a.)is pensionable, includes an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year inclusive of public holidays and university closed periods and is tenable for up to 1 year.

Further details of the post, including the selection criteria and method of application are available here or via email to job18@comlab.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 18^th August 2008.

 

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