PhD student (f/m/d) "Computational Methods for Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging"

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 of employment: limited to 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed‑Term Contract Act) with an option for prolongation. Successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to obtain a doctoral degree.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Remuneration: EG 13 (TV‑L).

Application deadline: .

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
• Access to a company pension scheme (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
• Employment at a fraction of the weekly full‑time hours is generally possible

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience with photoacoustic or optical imaging.
• Knowledge of stochastic modelling or numerical simulation.
• Experience with medical or biomedical image segmentation.
• 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.

Contact

University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Director Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Fabian Kießling, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

Prof. Dr. Janek Gröhl, Contact person, E‑Mail: , Phone: +49 (0) .

Equal Opportunity Statement

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders. The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.