Researcher DFG-Project "Tomo-Track"
Area: Center for Sensor Systems | Job scope: full-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 6362
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the faculty IV, School of Science and Technology, Center for Sensor Systems, chair of Computational Sensorics, we are looking for a researcher at the earliest possible time and the following conditions:
- 100% = 39,83 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited to 36 months
Your tasks:
- Research collaboration in DFG-funded project "Tomo-Track"
- Self-motivated research in collaboration with the other members of the chair in the area of computational microscopy, tracking of cell clusters, with the aim of further scientific qualification (preparation for a doctorate)
- Realisation of the research project and publication of research results in relevant international journals
- Required Skills: 1. System modeling and optimization using mathematical methods and physical models, 2. Structure from motion and 3D computer vision, 3. Optics, especially microscopy, calibration and characterization of the experimental system, data generation on 3D cell models
- Supporting the chair in organisational activities
- Cooperation with project partners
Your profile:
- Very good Master's or equivalent degree in applied mathematics, computer science, physics or electrical engineering
- Excellent knowledge in one of the areas 1. mathematical modeling and optimization, 2. optics and microscopy, 3. structure from motion and 3D computer vision and a good background understanding in the other areas
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, very good communication skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Experience in designing and setting up experiments is considered a plus
Our range of services:
- Promotion of your own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
- Possibility to extend the employment if funds are available
- Responsibility for a field of activity with great creative potential
- An agile environment that promotes your enjoyment of the numerous challenges of innovative educational work
- The opportunity to make a visible contribution to a modern self-image of leadership, cooperation and an exemplary diversity culture
- Numerous offers such as flexible working hours, company pension scheme, dual career service, coaching/mentoring and a comprehensive personnel development programme
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
We look forward to receiving your application by 30.10.2024.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Dr. Ivo Ihrke
0271-740-4478
ivo.ihrke@uni-siegen.de
Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.
