PostDoc - Foundation models for lesion tracking

In the scope of a research project in the Bavarian Center for Cancer Research (BZKF) Lighthouse Image Guidance in Local Therapies, a PostDoc position investigating the use of foundation models for lesion tracking on multiple modalities in local therapies is open at the Department of Radiation Oncology at the LMU Munich University Hospital (Prof. Dr. Guillaume Landry).

The project will seek to make use of the latest developments in image processing with artificial intelligence, where pre-trained foundation models can be applied a wide variety of tasks such as segmentation and tracking. More specifically, such models will be adapted to various modalities used in the local treatment of cancer, such as MRI-guided radiotherapy, endoscopic videos, intra-operative ultrasound imaging and others. An example application from our lab can be found in this publication. The position will be integrated in the BZKF Lighthouse Image Guidance in Local Therapies, bringing together all 7 Bavarian University Hospitals and providing a wide array of imaging datasets where lesions require localization, segmentation and tracking. 

The candidate is expected to:

• Implement of state-of-the-art foundation models like efficient Track Anything Model (eTAM) for multi-model lesion tracking
• Containerization of the tracking software for deployment at all Lighthouse centers
• Evaluation of lesion tracking on several modalities

• You have a high-level doctorate in medical physics, biomedical engineering or computer science.

• You have a good understanding of physical processes relevant to medical imaging.

• You have excellent programming skills in Python.
• You have experience in deep learning, preferably with PyTorch.
• You have the ability to independently implement and customize novel deep learning architectures.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Your strengths include technical skills, scientific creativity and the ability to work in a team.

• The workplace will be at the Klinikum Großhadern, which is well connected to the city of Munich by public transportation.

• You will work in a highly motivated and well-established research group (2 senior researchers, 2 postdocs, 10 PhD and MSc students) within a multidisciplinary and international network embedded in a stimulating scientific environment at LMU Munich, with a long tradition of collaboration and excellence in biomedical research and with an excellent research and clinical infrastructure.
• Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if equally qualified.

• Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector, PostDoc position available for 24 months (100% Full-time Position).
• The position will be embedded in the BZKF Lighthouse featuring a network of 6 PhD students. Funding is secured for exchanges between the Bavarian institutions. Upon foreseen renewal of the BZKF Lighthouse Image Guidance in Local Therapies the position may potentially be extended for another 2 years.