Stellenangebote
PhD Student in Medical Image Computing
- Organisation
- Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)
- Ort
- Heidelberg
- Website der Organisation
- https://www.dkfz.de/
- Besetzung ab
- as soon as possible
- Stellenprofil
- The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.
The Division of Medical Image Computing is seeking a
PhD Student in Medical Image Computing
(Ref-No. 2023-0275)
In order to close the gap between basic and clinical research and together with selected university partner sites, the DKFZ has established the German Cancer Consortium (Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung, DKTK). The alliance between the DKFZ as the core center and the university partner sites in Berlin, Dresden, Essen/Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Mainz, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Munich and Tübingen establishes joint translation centers at the University Medical Centers of each of the selected partner site.
This open PhD position at the Medical Image Computing (MIC) division at DKFZ was established to further enable and enhance modern and distributed imaging research within the consortium on the basis of the Joint Imaging Platform (JIP), a strategic initiative to establish a technical infrastructure for medical image computing within the DKTK. We will develop and apply modern machine learning methods in medical image computing and build upon collaborations between the participating clinical sites and multicenter trials.
We offer the possibility to conduct a PhD in the field of applied AI and software development as part of a lively and dynamic network of excellent partners from versatile backgrounds.
Description:
As part of a lively and dynamic network of excellent partners from versatile backgrounds, your specific responsibilities would be:
- Development and evaluation of methods for automatically segmenting organs in medical images
- Applying AI in federated clinical scenarios, algorithm development and application together with local and network-wide clinical and technical partners
- Contributing to the scientific output of the department (preparing challenges/workshops, writing papers, participating in conferences)
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in medical informatics or a related scientific discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics or statistics)
- Proficiency in coding with Python and PyTorch, with a proven track record of developing and implementing machine learning models
- Excellent analytical and software development skills
- Excellent English communication skills
To apply, please submit a brief cover letter stating your motivation, a curriculum vitae as well as university certificates and transcripts.
We offer:
- Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
- Access to international research networks
- Doctoral salary with the usual social benefits
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
- Family-friendly working environment, e. g. parent-child room, advisory services
- Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
- Unleash your full potential: targeted training and mentoring through the DKFZ International PhD Program and DKFZ Career Service
- Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic range of services for your well-being
The position is limited to 3 years.
Important notice:
The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.
For further information please contact
Prof. Dr. Klaus Maier-Hein, phone +49 (0)6221/42-2354.
The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.
To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de).
We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. - Fachbereich
- Cancer Research
- Lehrgebiet
- modern machine learning methods
- Abteilung
- Medical Image Computing
- Anstellungsart
- Full-time, part-time possible, limited to 3 years
- Vergütung
- Doctoral salary with the usual social benefits
Bewerbungsanschrift
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum,
Personalabteilung,
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280,
69120 Heidelberg
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Ansprechpartner
Prof. Dr. Klaus Maier-Hein
+49 (0)6221/42-2354
k.maier-hein@dkfz-heidelberg.de
09.08.2023
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