PHD Candidate

- PhD candidate 'Evaluation and... Radboudumc zoekt een PhD candidate 'Evaluation and Optimization of Photon-Counting CT for Advanced Chest Imaging' Job description Recent developments in photon-counting CT (PCCT) technology offer new opportunities to improve the diagnostic quality of chest imaging. With its ability to provide ultra-high-resolution (UHR) images and spectral information, PCCT has the potential to enhance the assessment of pulmonary and vascular diseases. However, the added clinical value of this technology in routine practice remains to be fully explored. In this 4-year PhD project, we aim to investigate and establish the clinical potential of PCCT for chest imaging. The project will focus on identifying relevant clinical applications, exploring promising patient populations, and testing initial hypotheses regarding the added value of spectral imaging and super-high-resolution (SHR) imaging. The outcomes of this feasibility phase will guide the development of future large-scale clinical studies. The project will be conducted as a team effort, in close collaboration with researchers within the department and clinicians involved in chest imaging and clinical research. This multidisciplinary setting ensures strong integration of technical developments with clinically relevant research questions. Tasks will include: - Designing and conducting feasibility studies, including study design and protocol development, for chest imaging using PCCT. - Collaborating with clinicians to identify and recruit suitable patient populations. - Analyzing and interpreting imaging and clinical data, including quantitative and AI-based approaches. - Collecting and integrating non-radiological (clinical) data for comprehensive analysis. - Optimizing imaging protocols and scanner workflow. - Contributing to ethics applications and study preparation for follow-up research. - Presenting findings at scientific meetings and preparing scient...