PhD and Postdoc Positions at IT: The PURRlab (Pattern Recognition Revisited lab) at the IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for multiple PhD and postdoc positions focused on evaluation metrics for multimodal health data. This project, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aims to improve the robustness and diversity of algorithms in healthcare applications.
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| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | PhD and Postdoc Positions in Evaluation Metrics for Multimodal Health Data |
| Designation | 2 PhD students, 2 Postdoctoral Researchers |
| Research Area | Multimodal Health Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing |
| Location | IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – PhD candidates: MSc or equivalent in relevant fields – Postdoc candidates: PhD in relevant fields – Programming experience in Python or similar – Experience with machine learning for imaging, NLP, or tabular data preferred |
| Job Description | Develop methods to evaluate algorithm robustness, increase evaluation data diversity, and assess algorithm similarity. Organize education and research competitions to study impacts on underrepresented groups in data science. |
| How to Apply | Interested applicants should submit a motivated application (cover letter), CV, documentation of academic degrees, statement of purpose, and relevant publications via the ITU e-recruitment system. |
| Last Date for Apply | 30 April 2025 at 23:59 CEST |
Additional Information
- The project addresses the limitations of current machine learning competitions in healthcare by proposing the use of multiple evaluation metrics.
- Candidates will be involved in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with international teams from institutions such as Emory University and University of Bern.
- The successful applicants will join a diverse and highly motivated team focused on making significant contributions to the field of machine learning in healthcare.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the positions, reach out to Associate Professor Veronika Cheplygina at vech@itu.dk. For application procedure inquiries, contact HR at hr@itu.dk.
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