Postdoctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcheress

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Area of Endoscopic Video Enhancement

100%, Zurich, Fixed-term

The enhancement of endoscopic videos is a critical yet complex task. These videos are integral to various clinical interventions, where the clarity of imaging data is essential for procedural success. Due to challenging imaging conditions, the quality of endoscopic videos can be significantly compromised by a range of artifacts. This project seeks to develop the next generation of enhancement algorithms tailored for endoscopic videos, emphasizing applications in real-time interventions. Development efforts will prioritize both enhancement quality and computational efficiency, particularly concerning latency.

Project Background

The successful candidate will join the BMIC team at ETH Zurich and be part of the Computer Vision Lab (CVL). The project is conducted in collaboration with an industrial implementation partner, who will provide support for hardware and software integration.

Job Description

The position entails duties across three main areas: (1) research, (2) teaching, and (3) supervision.

• Research: The researcher is expected to conduct cutting-edge research on the analysis and enhancement of endoscopic videos. This includes developing new algorithms and methods, as well as implementing software to support these developments. The role also involves maintaining open communication and fostering collaboration with project partners, along with completing project deliverables.
• Teaching: The researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to courses taught by members of the BMIC group, such as Image Analysis, Computer Vision, and Medical Image Analysis. Please note that teaching is not mandatory but is an option available to the researcher.
• Supervision: The researcher is expected to supervise semester and master thesis projects conducted by Master of Science students within the department.

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A PhD in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the analysis of endoscopic video data.
• Expertise in image and/or video enhancement algorithms.
• A strong interest in the development of real-time, low-latency algorithms.
• A minimum of two first-author publications in top-tier venues such as IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, Medical Image Analysis, MICCAI, IPMI, CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICML.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.

Workplace

The position is located within a vibrant and collaborative environment at ETH Zurich, known for its commitment to research and innovation.

We Offer

• An opportunity to further your scientific career at a leading academic institution.
• Access to industry-scale medical data and close collaboration with industry leaders and medical experts.
• Competitive salary for postdoc positions.
• Excellent working conditions.
• A chance to work in a stimulating environment as part of a multicultural research team.
• Exposure to both academia and the industry world.
• High quality of life in one of the world’s most livable cities.

We Value Diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about the Biomedical Image Computing group, please visit our website at BMIC. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Ender Konukoglu at ender.konukoglu@vision.ee.ethz.ch.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.