We are a dynamic and growing research group aiming to expand our research and supervision capabilities. Our primary focus is on biomedical image analysis using advanced deep learning techniques. Examples of our projects include weakly-supervised segmentation models, enhancing U-Net with transformer blocks and histopathology workflow automation.

We collaborate closely with industry partners to develop cutting-edge tools that help practitioners automate and enhance workflow efficiency. In addition to applied projects, we conduct independent research.

Our group is diverse and active, with many MSc students and a few PhD students contributing to an energetic and collaborative environment. We have a stable funding stream and a steady flow of exciting, impactful projects. To support this, we seek a motivated postdoctoral researcher to help us scale our research and strengthen our capacity for student supervision.

The University of Tartu is the biggest and oldest centre of academic life in Estonia - we have over 4,000 employees and 14,000 students. The unique intellectual atmosphere and fine living and working environment that characterise Tartu have attracted prominent scientists and experts for almost 400 years. Join the university family!

• Conducting research within the framework of a larger industry collaboration project.
• Writing and publishing papers, including drafting, revising, and submitting research papers.
• Mentoring students, including both graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
• Developing new or helping improve existing image analysis methods.
• Presenting research at conferences, workshops, and lab meetings.

• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI research, such as Python, is crucial. Knowledge of relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is expected.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in recognized AI or related journals and conferences.
• Experience in applying AI to medical imaging is very desirable.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners or working on applied projects is desirable.
• Experience in supervising students is desirable.
• Experience teaching AI or ML related courses would be an advantage.

1. A letter of application to the Rector.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
4. A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
5. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).

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