BACKGROUND:
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization: Laboratory of Computational Imaging and Informatics, Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Start date: 09-01-07

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the Laboratory of Computational Imaging and Informatics (http://www.coewww.rutgers.edu/~anantm), Rutgers University in the area of Biomedical Image Analysis and especially multimodal registration, shape-based modeling, visualization, and image segmentation. The Laboratory of Computational Imaging and Informatics provides a unique interdisciplinary research environment with internationally recognized collaborators from Medicine, Biology, Mathematics, and Engineering. The position entails research in computer-aided diagnosis for detection of prostate and breast cancer in collaboration with researchers from the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, NJ, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will benefit from mentorship of a diverse research team and will be exposed to cutting-edge technology.

REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field. The successful applicant will have solid research, interpersonal, and communication skills. Prior biomedical image analysis training is welcome but not required. The position is open immediately and the salary compensation is very competitive. For consideration, please submit your application preferably in one single PDF-document including cover letter, a full CV, a statement of research interests and career goals and the names and email addresses of three references to anantm[at]rci.rutgers.edu, with subject line "PDF/RSP: (your name)". For more information please email Prof. Madabhushi (anantm[at]rci.rutgers.edu). New Jersey offers an outstanding environment for research and professional opportunities for growth and collaboration, including some of the largest medical centers in the country. RU is an equal employment opportunity employer and smoke-free environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

TERMS:
1 year position, with possibility of extension based on performance, interest, and available funding.

LOCALE

New Jersey offers an outstanding environment for research and professional opportunities for growth and collaboration, including some of the largest medical centers in the country. RU is an equal employment opportunity employer and smoke-free environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: For consideration, please submit your application preferably in one single PDF-document including cover letter, a full CV, a statement of research interests and career goals and the names and email addresses of three references to anantm[at]rci.rutgers.edu, with subject line "PDF/RSP: (your name)". For more information please email Prof. Madabhushi (anantm[at]rci.rutgers.edu).

DEADLINE:
Sept. 1, 2007