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 funded project BIOPASS a
Research position – PhD Student (f/m)
Pay grade E 13 TV-L Berlin (100%)
Reference code: WA 18/15
The position will be under a fixed-term contract for two years with the option to be extended.
Research Topic
Within the project BIOPASS (Image-, ontology-, and process-based assistance for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery), a novel marker-free navigation for endoscopes in minimally invasive surgery is to be developed. Together with clinical domain experts, research groups at Leizpig university, and companies, concepts, data structures, and efficient algorithms are to be developed that allow a match between image features of newly acquired and stored endoscopic image sequences. In combination with process information and dedicated ontologies positional hints are to be provided and visualized graphically within an anatomical reference model.The work will be supported by a student assistant with 60 hours per month.
Requirements
- Above average university degree in computer science
- Excellent knowledge in medical image processing, pattern analysis, and machine learning
- Strong interest in application oriented research & development within the area of computer-assisted medicine
- Strong interest in visualization and computer graphics
- Profound knowledge in object oriented software development as well as programming skills in C++
- Ability to work independently and goal-oriented on the research topic as well as in a large interdisciplinary team
- 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 18/15 including CV and all relevant documents until 15th May, 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 principal investigator Dr. Stefan Zachow, E-mail: @email.