The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) is a non-university research institute under public law of the state of Berlin. ZIB conducts research and development in the field of information technology, applied mathematics, and computer science focusing on modeling, simulation and optimization with scientific cooperation partners from academia and industry.
The division Mathematics for Life and Materials Sciences is offering within the BMBF Research Network on Musculoskeletal Diseases a
Research position – PhD Student (f/m)
Pay grade E 13 TV-L Berlin (100%)
Reference code: WA 08/15-SP O5 Vis
The position to be filled on 1st August, 2015, will be a fixed-term contract for two years with the option to be extended.
Research Topic
Visualization techniques shall be developed to display and categorize anatomical shapes, motions of the human leg and resulting dynamic loads in the cartilage of the knee joint.
Based on this, a visual analytics tool shall be developed to uncover relations between anatomy parameters, movement profiles, load distributions and other parameters.
This tool shall be utilized to statistically analyze and interpret data from cohorts of patients with different injuries and diseases.
Requirements
- master or diploma in computer science, mathematics or physics
- profound knowledge of data visualization; good knowledge in statistics
- experience in object oriented software development, preferably in C++, and in the development of interactive systems
- interest in visual analytics and its application in medical research
- willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work
- very good communication skills in English
The successful candidate will work in an inspiring and pleasant environment and will receive adequate professional support. We offer a challenging scientific task, a high degree of autonomy and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Non-PhD candidates are strongly encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in conjunction with this work.
Since ZIB is an equal opportunities employer, we kindly encourage female candidates to apply for this job offer.
Persons with disabilities will be given preference, when equally qualified.
Please send your application, quoting the reference code WA 08/15-SP O5 Vis, including CV and all relevant documents until 13th March, 2015 to
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin (ZIB)
- Administration -
Takustr. 7
14195 Berlin-Dahlem
or electronically to: @email.
For more information about the field of work, please visit www.zib.de or contact the project heads Hon.-Prof. Hans-Christian Hege or Dr. Martin Weiser (@email).