The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) is a non-university research institute under public law of the state of Berlin. The division "Mathematics for Life and Materials Sciences" is offering
Research position (f/m)
Reference code: IWA 07/16
Pay grade E 13 TV-L Berlin (75%)
(subject to allocation of funds)
in the research group “Visual Data Analysis in Science and Engineering“. The position is offered at the earliest possible date and will be a fixed-term contract for 1 year with the option to be extended, provided that external funding is continued.
Tasks
Goal of the project “Multi-scale Virtual Fish” is to increase the insight into the functioning of the zebrafish nervous system by integrating measured and simulated data within a virtual environment and by performing visually supported analyses.
Primary tasks include:
- Integration of measured anatomical (3D images, geometry) and physiological (activity time series) data into a common reference system,
- Multi-scale neural network modeling, analysis and 3D/4D visualization,
- Development and maintenance of a software solution to be used on a daily basis by neuroscientists.
The applicant is expected to collaborate closely with members of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Harvard University (USA). For further information on the field of activity please refer to www.zib.de/visual.
We expect creativity and a high degree of commitment in solving problems. We offer a friendly working atmosphere, excellent equipment and a challenging professional environment. We offer scientists in all career stages opportunities for further qualification and support and expect research on top level with international visibility.
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, mathematics or physics
- Good software development skills (Python, C++)
- Experience in some or all of the following areas is essential: 3D/4D visualization, image analysis, image registration, signal processing, geometry processing, 3D anatomical atlases, shape analysis, numerical modeling and simulation
- Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, self-reliant, and able to collaborate and work with top-level scientists in neurobiology
- Good command of written and spoken English is essential
- Adequate knowledge of German would be desirable, but is not essential.
The candidature of women is encouraged. Since women are underrepresented in information technology, ZIB is trying to increase the proportion of women in this research area.
Persons with disabilities will be given preference, when equally qualified.
Please send your application, quoting the reference code IWA 07/16, including CV in tabular form and all relevant documents by 24. Feb. 2016 to
Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB)
- Administration -
Takustr. 7
14195 Berlin
or electronically to: @email.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Hans-Christian Hege (E-mail: @email).