RMIT University 2022 PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision for Medical Imaging

This industry funded project will explore the use of AI/deep learning techniques to increase the efficiency of PET acquisition and analysis leading to better diagnostic tools that also improve patient convenience and safety.

Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) imaging is a key biomarker in assessing patients with many neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. While a wide range of PET tracers are available, there are substantial practical impediments to performing multiple PET studies on the same patient including cost, patient inconvenience, and high radiation dose.
This industry-funded project will explore the use of AI/deep learning techniques to increase the efficiency of PET acquisition and analysis leading to better diagnostic tools that also improve patient convenience and safety.

• Table of Content
• About RMIT University
• PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About RMIT University

RMIT University (officially Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, informally RMIT) is an Australian public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1887 as the Working Men's College of Melbourne by Francis Ormond, it initially opened as a private night school offering instruction in art, science and technology in response to the industrial revolution in Australia. It was made a public university by act of the Parliament of Victoria in 1992 after merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology. A dual sector institute, its enrolment of 320 trades students in 1887 ... continue reading

PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision

• Up to $40,000 per annum for three years, with a possible extension of six months (full-time).

Requirements for PhD Scholarship in Computer Vision Qualification

Candidates with backgrounds in machine learning and computer vision are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
•    Have first-class Honours or equivalent or a Masters by Research degree in a relevant discipline of science or engineering.
•    Provide evidence of adequate oral and written communication skills
•    Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
•    Meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents to Dr Ruwan Tennakoon and Professor John Thangarajah directly:

• A cover letter (research statement)
• A copy of electronic academic transcripts
• A CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.

Prospective candidates will be invited to submit a full application for admission to the PhD Computer Science (DR221) and potentially an interview.

Scholarship applications will only be successful if prospective candidates are provided with an offer for admission.

For more details, visit RMIT University website.