PhD student (f/m/d) in respiratory 4D computed tomography
Studentenjob Forchheim, GERMANY Marketing
Job description
Then come and join our global team as PhD (f/m/d) to support within the area of 4D computed tomography.
Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- You will explore new methods to reconstruct and postprocess computed tomography (CT) images, coming up with scientifically sound and innovative solutions improving our existing prototypes
- You will design and conduct clinical evaluations in the context of time-resolved (4D) respiratory CT imaging for radiotherapy
- You will assess the dosimetric impact of novel image processing algorithms for radiotherapy treatment planning and quantify improvements achieved thereby
- You will publish in international scientific conferences and journals
- With support and caring supervision, you will lean to autonomously solve a scientific problem
- You may travel both internationally and domestically for collaboration visits and conferences
To find out more about the specific business, have a look at Computed Tomography
Your qualifications and experience:
- You have completed a Master Thesis in a topic related to medical engineering, physics or similar
- You are familiar with CT imaging (i.e., CT physics, methods for CT image reconstruction and postprocessing)
- You ideally have good knowledge of requirements and workflows in the clinics, especially a radiotherapy department (e.g. treatment plan optimization, image-guided radiotherapy) from your education and/or prior work experience
- You have some experience with image processing and are familiar with Python and/or C#
Your attributes and skills:
- You are able to communicate in English (verbally and written) on a high level
- You work with scientific rigor and have already written a scientific text in English (e.g., a university assignment or your master thesis)
- Organizing yourself and working independently comes easy to you. You also do not have problems to ask for help if you are stuck
- Does that sound like you? Then we are looking forward towards your application!
Our global team:
Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 71,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.
Our culture:
Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.
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