PhD student position for a physicist or engineer (m/f)

further development of a high resolution iterative PET image reconstruction with a special focus on incorporating new techniques for improvement of MR-based attenuation correction including the so-called MLAA algorithm
development of new data evaluation procedures for analysis of combined PET/MR investigations in oncology
contributions to on-going multi-disciplinary research projects in the context of functional PET/MR imaging in oncology in close collaboration with the University Hospital Dresden
participate in quality control related tasks at the PET/MR system and administration of the related IT infrastructure

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Unternehmen

Thesius Inspiration

Bereich/Abteilung

HZDR Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf

Abschlussart

Bachelorarbeit

Branche

Maschinenbau und Betriebstechnik

Anforderungen

good or very good marks in exams and diploma
solid knowledge of basic PET and MRI physics
preferably experience in tomographic imaging
adequate knowledge in mathematical modelling and simulation
ability to adopt quickly to the new field and the given tasks
good software skills (preferably C, C++) and experience with development and implementation of computer-based data-analysis
willingness to work in an interdisciplinary group of physicists, computer scientists, physicians and biochemists
ability to work independently and to develop innovative solutions including publication of results

Zusatzinformationen

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden - Rossendorf e. V. (HZDR) has an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for research in the sectors health, energy and matter with more than 1,000 employees. HZDR is a member of Germany's largest research organization - Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers (HGF). Further information can be found at http://www.hzdr.de.

HZDR is operating a combined whole body PET/MR imaging system. The system is used by an interdisciplinary team of scientists in the Department of Positron Emission Tomography of the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research together with colleagues from the University Hospital Dresden. The potential of this new technology for offering diagnostic information superior or complementary to conventional PET or PET/CT is substantial. Evaluation of this technology is one of the central tasks of our group in the next years.

Our scientific focus is establishment of quantitative combined functional PET/MR imaging in oncology, notably for improvement of radiation treatment planning and therapy response control. In order to achieve this goal, substantial methodological work regarding optimized quantitative imaging procedures and data evaluation strategies are necessary.

The Department of Positron Emission Tomography at the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research invites applications for a
PhD student position for a physicist or engineer (m/f)

with a starting salary corresponding to 50% of full-time scientist position. The contract is initially limited to 3 years. The position will be available from 01.01.2015. The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund.


For further information, please contact Mr. Prof. Dr. Jörg van den Hoff, Tel.: +49 351 260 - 2621.

Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates,…) by 14.11.2014 via Online application (englisch / german).

Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy, we therefore particularly welcome applications from qualified women. Severely disabled persons are given priority where applicants are equally qualified.

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden - Rossendorf e. V.
Personnel Department
PO Box 51 01 19
01314 Dresden

Stellenausschreibung hier: http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=42919

Leistungen

Werkstudentenstelle

› 50% of full-time scientist position

Finanzielle Unterstützung

› The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund.