Postdoc in Computational and Multi-Aperture Ultrasound Imaging

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers top-level education and research in one of the most relevant and exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century: engineering health. In combining engineering and life sciences, through challenge-based learning and a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with hospitals, industry and others, the department addresses the great challenges of the future, striving to improve healthcare and society as a whole.

Introduction

Are you excited about pushing the boundaries of ultrasound imaging? Join our team to develop next-generation multi-aperture ultrasound technology combining distributed sensing, adaptive acquisition, image reconstruction, and AI-driven imaging for groundbreaking clinical applications.

Job Description

Ultrasound is one of the most widely used medical imaging modalities due to its safety, accessibility, and real-time capabilities. Yet important limitations remain, particularly in abdominal imaging, where restricted field-of-view, operator dependency, and incomplete anatomical coverage often require clinicians to rely on CT or MRI. Our recently funded VICI programme, "(R)evolution in Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging", aims to fundamentally transform ultrasound imaging through distributed multi-aperture sensing, advanced image formation, and functional imaging methods.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a central role in this ambitious programme and act as a technological integrator across multiple research tracks. You will work closely with three PhD candidates focusing on different clinical applications, while leading developments in acquisition, probe localisation, adaptive imaging, and image reconstruction. Your research will focus on creating a new generation of ultrasound imaging systems that combine multiple distributed transducers into a coherent imaging platform. You will develop novel methods for multi-aperture ultrasound acquisition, ultrasound-based probe localisation, and (adaptive) imaging strategies and reconstruction.

The research combines ultrasound physics, signal processing, machine learning, computational imaging, and clinical translation. Beyond your individual research contributions, you will serve as a technical coach for the PhD researchers, helping to align developments across the different work packages and ensuring the successful integration of hardware, acquisition methods, and image reconstruction frameworks. You will collaborate closely with leading industrial partners, including Philips Healthcare

The position offers a unique opportunity to establish yourself as an international expert in advanced ultrasound imaging and to contribute to technologies that may fundamentally change diagnostic imaging workflows.

Job Requirements

We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated candidate who has:

• A PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Medical Imaging, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in ultrasound imaging, signal processing, computational imaging, medical image reconstruction, beamforming, inverse problems, machine learning, or related methods.
• Experience with ultrasound acquisition systems (e.g., Verasonics), transducer arrays, beamforming, and ultrasound physics.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar scientific computing environments, including high-performance and GPU computing.
• A strong scientific track record, evidenced by high-quality publications and other demonstrable research outputs.
• The ability to independently initiate, conduct, and deliver high-quality academic research.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for coaching PhD and Master's students while working in an interdisciplinary team.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538 gross per month).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs. 
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers top-level education and research in one of the most relevant and exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century: engineering health. In combining engineering and life sciences, through challenge-based learning and a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with hospitals, industry and others, the department addresses the great challenges of the future, striving to improve healthcare and society as a whole.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof. dr. ir. Richard G.P. Lopata, [email protected].

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact M. Temmink, Senior HR advisor, [email protected].

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
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