Call for Expression of Interest to Join the Research Team on a Project for Non-invasive Patient Registration for Robotic Neurosurgery!
In a world where the boundaries of technological advancement are continually being pushed, the opportunity to work on a project that combines robotics, computer image processing, and medical technology presents an exceptional opportunity for young engineers eager for knowledge and challenges. Our initiative is aimed at forming a team of young researchers who will contribute to the development of an innovative method of non-invasive patient registration for robotic neurosurgery.
The project is based on an interdisciplinary approach, merging expertise from various scientific fields: robotics, medical technology, programming, computer vision algorithms, mechatronics, vision systems, mathematics, and algorithm optimization. This represents a unique opportunity for young professionals from the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computing, physics, mathematics, and related disciplines to contribute to the development of technology that has the potential to significantly improve the precision, safety, and quality of life for patients undergoing minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.
We are looking for three young researchers to join our team, each with a unique set of knowledge and skills encompassing the following areas: robotics, computer science, mechatronics, machine vision, mathematical methods, and programming. Our ideal candidate for each position should have expertise or a keen interest in at least one of the above areas and be ready to apply their skills to complex problems within our project.
In addition to the opportunity to work on the project, researchers will have access to a number of benefits that will contribute to their professional development and career in the scientific research world:
- Paid doctorate: the project provides funding for doctoral studies, ensuring a fundamental theoretical basis and specialized knowledge necessary for scientific work.
- International specialized doctoral schools: attending specialized (summer) doctoral schools lasting up to 10 days where top experts teach about targeted scientific areas.
- International research experiences: Opportunities for medium-term trips (30-90 days) and research at an external institution, the Surgical Robotics Laboratory at the University of Twente (Netherlands), enable gaining international experience, insight into different research approaches, and building an international network of contacts.
- Research dissemination: participation in publishing papers and presenting at international conferences, which encourages the development of communication skills and professional contacts.
The project is conducted within the framework of the Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, which provides access to state-of-the-art laboratories and infrastructure for conducting research.
If you are a young engineer at the end of your studies (by the fall of 2024) or have recently graduated and have an interest directed towards innovation and research in the field of medical robotics, we invite you to join our team!
If you are interested in participating in this innovative research project and would like to join our team, please express your interest by contacting the project leader, Assist. Prof. Filip Šuligoj, Ph.D., via email at filip.suligoj@fsb.unizg.hr.
The project was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund
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