Advance the ultrasound neuroimaging frontier!

Job description

Understanding how the brain works is one of the most profound scientific challenges of our time. To that end, the development of new imaging methods is one of the most powerful ways of transforming a research discipline. In the context of a grant of the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), the Maresca Lab at TU Delft is looking for a postdoctoral candidate to advance ultrasound imaging of the human brain. Specifically, the task will consist in developing fully noninvasive volumetric ultrasound neuroimaging augmented with skull aberration correction. The long term goal of this interdisciplinary project is to study the neural basis of language development. The candidate will be hosted at the Maresca Lab, which is part of Imaging Physics department of TU Delft. The lab currently consists of 10 members with interdisciplanary skills. The candidate will also coordinate with two postdocs and two principal investigators located in Japan and in the United States.

Job requirements

Must haves:

• Solid experience in experimental ultrasound imaging
• Solid experience with ultrasound sequence programming
• Solid experience with ultrasound image reconstruction and signal processing

Desirable skill:

• Experience with Doppler imaging
• Experience with tissue harmonic imaging
• Experience with aberration correction

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate effective scientific communication skills, an ability to work with others, and self-management capabilities

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Applied Sciences

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

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Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 18 months Temporary
• A job of 36-40 hours per week.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. .

Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact David Maresca, via D.Maresca@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 12 February 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

You can address your application to David Maresca.

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