PhD Position: Deep learning for phase-contrast synchrotron X-ray tomography

About the role

This PhD position is part of the ErUM-Data project CmarT, which aims to develop a novel multi-scale imaging approach at synchrotron radiation facilities, particularly PETRA III at DESY.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-informed, self-supervised learning approaches for phase retrieval
• Implement reconstruction algorithms on HPC clusters for large-scale hierarchical tomography
• Apply algorithms to experimental tomographic data
• Collaborate closely with beamline scientists and project partners
• Publish and present results in international journals and conferences

Requirements

Master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field

Strong analytical skills and solid theoretical background

Experience in machine/deep learning and image processing/tomography

Advanced programming skills in Python

Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Qualifications

Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and organizational skills

Experience with HPC clusters, parallel or distributed computing

German language skills

Skills

Physics-informed, self-supervised learning approaches

Reconstruction algorithms on HPC clusters

Experimental tomographic data analysis

Collaboration with beamline scientists and project partners

Publication and presentation of results

Benefits

Cutting-edge research environment at PETRA III imaging beamlines

Collaboration with leading institutions in imaging, mathematics, and data science

Access to high-performance computing (HPC) resources and advanced experimental setup

Exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations

Well-connected research campus (public transport)

Best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)

Individual opportunities for further training

Social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund

Adequate social benefits including 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Very good compatibility of private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work

Free assistance program for employees (EAP)

Corporate benefits

Pay

Remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund

Schedule

Full-time position