Summer Research Scholarship -- AI-based Prostate Cancer grading and prediction
Overview
Title
Summer Research Scholarship -- AI-based Prostate Cancer grading and prediction
College
College of Science and Engineering
Opening date
01-02-2023
Closing date
20-02-2023
Scholarship value
$1,200
Scholarship duration
6 weeks
Payment term
Level of Study
Undergraduate, Honours, Postgrad Coursework
Description
The purpose of this summer research scholarship is to provide highly motivated students with opportunity to experience research in artificial intelligence and medical imaging. The student will be introduced to the AI-based Prostate Cancer grading and prediction project. This summer project will involve Data curation, data pre-processing and statistical data analysis.
Eligibility
- Australian and International students enrolled in an Undergraduate (including Honours) or Postgraduate Masters degree (by research or coursework) in Semester 2, 2022 or Semester 1, 2023 are eligible; and
- For undergraduate student, the student must have successfully completed a minimum of equivalent full time study load of five semesters of study.
Selection Criteria
Candidates with a related background (e.g. Image Analysis, Computer Science, ICT and Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics) are invited to apply.
Programming skills in Python, Matlab or R is essential.
Knowledge in machine learning/deep learning and medical images is beneficial.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Gobert Lee and Dr Mariusz Bajger and must be able to work as part of the group. Collaboration with clinical and industrial partners will be required.
Application Information
Interested candidates MUST first send expression of interest (EOI) to Dr Gobert Lee gobert.lee@flinders.edu.au. Please state “EOI Summer Research Scholarship” in the subject of the email and please include
(1) a curriculum vitae
(2) academic transcripts
(3) a cover letter outlining your research interests and experience, your motivation and your suitability for this project
(4) (only upon request) contact details of two academic/professional referees.
Please note that the closing date is a guide only. This opportunity may close earlier if the position is filled. EOI will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be notified. The successful candidate will ideally commence by the end of February, 2023 (subject to negotiation).
