[Germany] PhD Position in Medical Image Analysis, University of Heidelberg

PhD Position offered by the Biomedical Computer Vision Group Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB in collaboration with the Dept. Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

The research group “Biomedical Computer Vision” (BMCV, head: Prof. Dr. Karl Rohr) at the University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB, Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and the DKFZ Heidelberg, Dept. Theoretical Bioinformatics is developing algorithms and methods for computer-based analysis of biological and medical images.

Currently, the BMCV group and the Dept. of Radiology (Dr. Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk) offer a joined PhD position in Medical Image Analysis, an interdisciplinary field between medical and computational sciences. The research topic is the development of automatic methods for segmentation and quantification of the morphology and pathomorphology of the human vascular system based on 3D tomographic images.

The successful candidate must have a Masters (Diploma) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. We expect very good mathematical and programming skills (e.g., in C, C++, Java) as well as experience with software development systems in the area of Computer Vision. A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work in a team are essential for this position. Knowledge in medical image processing or medical informatics is an advantage.

The selection process will be started on September 10th, 2007, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Please send your full application including CV and transcripts of relevant certificates (e.g., Master and Bachelor degrees as well as general qualification for university entrance) per E-Mail to:

Dr. Stefan Wörz
University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB
Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
Biomedical Computer Vision Group
Email: s.woerz (at) dkfz.de
Phone: +49 (0)6221 – 5451-297
http://www.dkfz.de/ibios/projects/bmcv
Im Neuenheimer Feld 267
D-69120 Heidelberg
Germany

Via: official announcement