IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca is an international Graduate School and Institute of Technology that acts as a research university with the aim of forming human capital –specifically with regard to its PhD programs- in disciplines characterized by their high potential for concrete application.

Complex Data and Image Analysis - 1 Assistant Professor position:

RESEARCH UNIT/PROJECT: PRIAn - Pattern recognition and image analysis

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with experimental groups active in the fields of single-molecule imaging, in vivo fluorescence imaging, and magnetic resonance.

FIELDS: Image analysis, with particular reference to biological and medical images.

Specific areas of interest may include:

-                      Dynamic imaging and correlation analysis of image time-series

-                      Diffusion Tensor Imaging and MR tractography

-                      Complex Network analysis applied to dynamic and functional imaging

-                      Hierarchical clustering.

PROFILE: A Ph.D in physics/applied mathematics/informatics/bioinformatics is preferred.

A sound knowledge of image analysis methods, good command of image-oriented programming languages (e.g. IDL, MatLab) and an excellent track record of publications are required.

Previous experience with biomedical imaging is a plus, but applications from candidates with experience in other areas of image processing and analysis are welcome.

An excellent level of both written and spoken English is mandatory

Please apply online (http://www.imtlucca.it/faculty/positions/junior_faculty_recruitment_program.php) by April 15^th 2011. You can also contact researchers.opening@imtlucca.it for additional information.