Scientist (f/m/d), PhD position position on the development of automated segmentation and analysis of imaging datasets
Part-time 75%
The ERC-funded Synergy project “NanoX: Nanoscale X-ray tissue imaging: understanding the pathophysiology of hepatitis E infection” combines the expertise of a diverse team with synergistic skills in infectious disease, physics, engineering, and structural biology to pioneer several technological innovations. At the heart of the project is the development of novel integrative approaches to assessing structural changes in soft X-ray tomography data in correlation with traditional medical assays.
Organizational unit
Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT)
Job description
You will have the following tasks:
- Development and application of algorithms for automatic image segmentation
- Implementation of workflows for big data management and data integration
- Conduct quantitative image analysis and statistical evaluations
- Work closely with experimental partners to coordinate analysis and data requirements
- Dissemination of research results through presentations at internal seminars/workshops and international conferences, with particular emphasis on the publication of papers on the research topic in peer-reviewed journals
The position offers the opportunity to pursue a part-time doctoral degree.
Starting date
01.02.2026
Personal qualification
- A successfully completed Master in computational physics, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, or a related field
- Basic knowledge and ideally initial practical experience in quantitative image processing, statistics, and big data management
- Proficiency in programming languages and software tools
- Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner, particularly with industrial partners and research teams
- Fluent written and spoken English skills
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years
Application up to
16.11.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Weinhardt, email: venera.weinhardt@kit.edu
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 422/2025.
Vacancy number: 422/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
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Phone: +49 721 608-25010,
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