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PhD student (f/m/d) "Computational Methods for Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging"
Operational area: Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging (ExMI) -Research Group Janek Groehl-
Working hours: 65% ( 25,03 hours/week) of the full working hours in the collective agreement (currently 38,5 hours/week)
Duration/Term of employment: the position is limited for 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) with option of prolongation. The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to achieve a doctoral degree.
Start date: as soon as possible
Remuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L)
Tasks:
Development of robust methods for biomarker quantification of preclinical photoacoustic data based on stochastic numerical mouse models.
* Independent scientific research within the project
* Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals
* Presentation of findings at national and international conferences
* Co-supervision of bachelor's and master's students
* Participation in group seminars and project meetings
Profile:
* Completed master's degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, medical physics, applied mathematics, or a related field
* Solid knowledge of deep learning and image processing
* Experience with Python and common machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
* Desirable:
o Experience with photoacoustic or optical imaging
o Knowledge of stochastic modelling or numerical simulation
o Experience with medical or biomedical image segmentation
o Experience handling preclinical or experimental imaging data
* Strong initiative and ability to work independently
* Team player with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
* Good communication skills in English spoken and written (Level C1)
* Willingness to collaborate with experimental partners
Why choose us?
We offer…
* 30 days of vacation
* A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
* An attractive company pension scheme from VBL
* Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading
* Access to public transport
* In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)
* Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
* An onboarding app for new employees
* Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant