Biomedical ‘big data’ analytics is increasingly important, as nowadays medical and clinical research is overwhelmed with a tsunami of data (number of patients, number of observations per patient, longitudinal data records). Moreover, tech transfer of mathematical engineering know-how into the medical field and deployment of algorithms and software in clinical practice, is increasingly important. ArtificiaI Intelligence is becoming mature in copying the tasks often done by humans, in a more efficient and cheaper way, assisting them, and allowing the humans to focus on the important decisions. AI in healthcare is hot, but also vast and here to stay, and always needs a sound scientific substantiation.
The research group STADIUS (EE Dept., KU Leuven) focuses its fundamental research on the development of mathematical engineering tools and numerical algorithms, using core concepts from linear and multi-linear algebra, statistics, optimization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our researchers apply these tools and algorithms to advance the current state of technology across a wide range of relevant application fields, including industrial automation and control, speech and audio signal processing, digital communications, but with a huge focus on the Health domain: Biomedical data analysis and signal processing, bioinformatics and systems biology. Extensive industrial and societal valorization experience and opportunities are present, as shown by our spin offs, but STADIUS is in dire need for extra person-power.
The goal of Industrial Research Fund (lOF) at KU Leuven, is to accelerate the transfer of knowledge and innovations arising from strategic basic research to the market. A team of more than 40 experienced Innovation Managers, embedded within research groups throughout the University and University Hospital, achieve this goal primarily by establishing mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships with a broad range of external partners in industry, academia, as well as national and regional public-private organizations.
The IOF and STADIUS are looking for an Innovation Manager to initiate, develop and support the valorization strategy of the STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analytics (http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/stadius, Department ESAT, Faculty of Engineering Science) specifically in the ‘AI for Health Care’ domain.
- You are responsible for the valorization portfolio of the STADIUS ‘AI for Health Care’ domain, and will contribute to the strategic planning, tech transfer actions and translation of the strategic research agenda in operational objectives;- You have or will acquire a solid expertise in national and international research programs, and will identify new grant application opportunities and actively respond to call for proposals;
- You discuss with funding organizations and project partners the management, administrative, technical and financial aspects of projects;
- You manage new and ongoing research projects with a clear valorization track, and are responsible for the follow-up of projects in close concertation with KU Leuven Research and Development;
- You facilitate creativity and entrepreneurship with the research group by initiating, stimulating and negotiating contract research with industrial partners, hospitals, medical doctors, patient organizations and other stakeholders in the health system. You also facilitate the creation of spin-off companies;
- You develop a multi-disciplinary network that comprises all the stakeholders in health research and development, both industrial and societal;
- You promote the research and valorization programme at conferences, networking meetings and on-site company visits.
- You have a PhD or minimum 5 years of research experience in Biomedical, Mathematical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with a proven record in healthcare AI applications;- You preferably have minimal 3 years of experience after your PhD, ideally including tech transfer and collaboration with industry and medical doctors;
- You are entrepreneurial, creative, enthusiastic and have a strong commitment to research and tech transfer;
- You have knowledge of national and international funding schemes in the domain of health and ICT;
- You have experience in publication/dissemination/tech transfer of research results;
- You have knowledge of intellectual property and regulatory aspects;
- You have experience in project management (scientific management, financial management,reporting and people management);
- You can work both independently and as part of a research team;
- You have excellent knowledge of English and preferably Dutch, in speaking and writing, and you have excellent writing skills.
An exciting and challenging job, focused on continuous innovation and development in a transdisciplinary and international context. We offer a permanent position as Innovation Manager of the Industrial Research Fund (IOF) at KU Leuven, a world famous university.