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 a research position within the DFG-funded project “Development and experimental validation of methods for quantitative photoacoustic tomography of blood oxygen saturation in vivo” in the research group “Image Analysis in Biology and Materials Science”. The position is to be filled as soon as possible under a fixed-term contract for two years with the option to be extended.
Research position (f/m)
Pay grade E 13 TV-L Berlin (100%)
Reference code: WA 13/15
Areas of responsibility
The project is aimed at the development and experimental validation of methods for the quantitative photoacoustic tomography of blood oxygen saturation. The work will involve the development of a numerical model of photoacoustic signal generation, inversion methods, and related image analysis methods, such as segmentation and registration. The applicant is expected to collaborate closely with the Photoacoustic Imaging Group at the Institute of Optics and Atomic Physics of the Technical University Berlin on the validation of the new methods in tissue phantom experiments or in vivo measurement in small animal models.
Key requirements
- University degree with a strong background in mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, or a relevant subject.
- Experience in some or all of the following areas is essential: numerical modeling and simulation, image analysis, development of research software (e.g. in C++, Python, Matlab), signal processing.
- Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, self-reliant, and able to collaborate and work with scientists from different disciplines.
- Good command of written and spoken English is essential.
- Adequate knowledge of German would be desirable, but is not essential.
We expect creativity and commitment in the handling of problems. For the successful candidate we offer good scientific support, current research topics and involvement in national and international cooperation projects. A combination of the project work with a PhD at the Free University of Berlin is possible.
We particularly encourage women to submit their application. ZIB is trying to increase the proportion of women in scientific work.
Persons with disabilities will be given preference, when equally qualified.
Please send your application, quoting the reference code WA 13/15, including CV and all relevant documents until 10thApril, 2015 to
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin
- Administration -
Takustr. 7
14195 Berlin-Dahlem
or via email to: @email
For informal inquiries about the field of work, please contact Dr. Steffen Prohaska, E-mail: @email