Title: Postdoctoral researcher in computational imaging, via applications in astronomy and medicine.
Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £46,049)
FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Detailed Description
The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing () laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux, is recruiting apostdoctoral researcher in computational imaging.
The BASP laboratory is developing cutting-edge research on all aspects of computational imaging, from theory and algorithms, to applications in astronomy and medicine. Dr Wiaux is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at HWU. He is also Honorary fellow at the () School of Informatics, and Academic Guest at the () Signal Processing Laboratories.
The position is open in the context of a large research project aiming to develop a new generation of computational imaging algorithms intended to deliver simultaneously precision, robustness, efficiency, and scalability of the image formation process. Algorithms will in the first instance be designed for radio astronomy and validated at extreme scales, leveraging dedicated high-performance computing implementations. Technology transfer to magnetic resonance imaging in medicine is a secondary target.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The postholder will develop new image formation algorithms for radio astronomy. Technology transfer to magnetic resonance imaging in medicine is a secondary target. Upon outstanding performance, postholders can be granted opportunities for secondments in one of the collaborating institutions and/or to co-supervise a PhD student. A secondary affiliation to EPFL or UoE may be offered to candidates with the appropriate profile.
Appointment is initially for 1 year, and renewable for up to 3 years, depending on research progress. HWU offers attractive salaries, accounting for experience and excellence criteria. BASP offers a cutting-edge collaborative research environment.
The start date is flexible within 2025.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for outstanding candidates with a PhD in physics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
The candidates will have expertise in computational imaging, with: (i) an algorithmic focus, with particular interest in methods at the interface of deep learning and optimisation theory, and/or (ii) an application focus in radio astronomy or magnetic resonance imaging, including both simulation and real data processing expertise. Competence in specific algorithmic approaches such as plug-and-play methods and diffusion models, or specific applications such as Very Long Baseline Interferometry and black hole imaging in astronomy, or low-field magnetic resonance imaging in medicine, is of particular interest.
Essential Criteria
1. PhD: Hold a PhD (or be about to)
2. Area of expertise: computational imaging
3. Evidence of research ability: capability to be self-directed and think innovatively
4. Publication record: strong publication record
5. Work environment: experience of multi-cultural work environment; ability to work as part of a team
6. Communication skills: ability to present work effectively (written/oral)
7. Supervision: experience of PhD student supervision
About Heriot Watt University
Heriot-Watt University has a broad reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. This position is based within EPS,. EPS has a well-established international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.