PhD Position - Enhanced Image Processing for Scattered Light Microscopy

We offer an exciting PhD position at TU Delft on the junction of computational imaging, optics, image processing, and biomedical research.

Do you have a background in optical imaging and advanced programming skills in Python? Do you have a Master’s degree in physics, photonics, biomedical engineering, nanobiology, computer science, or comparable?

Apply until 12 June 2024 with a motivation letter, CV, transcripts of records, a link to your Bachelor/Master thesis, and at least one reference via the application portal.

Research Areas: Computational Imaging, Biomedical Optics, Image Processing, Signal Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Microscopy

Location: Department of Imaging Physics (ImPhys), Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands

Beginning of Work: next possible date (preferably before October 2024)


Your Job

Your task will be to analyze measured scattering signals from different biological tissues, develop enhanced image processing tools to improve the reconstruction of underlying fiber structures, and inform the development of new measurement protocols. Possible projects include the automated classification of fiber types in histopathological tissues, or the estimation of structural sizes based on scattering measurements with different wavelengths.

Your main focus will be the development of software and analysis tools, but you will closely work together with the experimental team to further optimize the measurement procedure. If there is interest, you can test different experimental settings and perform tissue measurements yourself.

Your Profile

We are looking for a talented and driven PhD candidate who combines a strong background in programming and optical imaging. The ideal candidate should bring the following qualifications:

  • Excellent grades and Master’s degree in Physics, Photonics, Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Nanobiology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python. Experience with git is helpful.
  • Knowledge of optics, microscopy, and imaging systems.
  • Knowledge of image processing and signal analysis.
  • Interest in biomedical imaging and research.
  • Ability to work independently and self-driven in a multidisciplinary and international team.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, both in writing and speaking (requirement: English-taught Master’s degree, IELTS > 7, TOEFL > 100, or native speaker).

Our Offer

  • Do your PhD at one of the top 10 engineering and technology universities world-wide, in the beautiful city of Delft – located directly in-between The Hague and Rotterdam.
  • Join a young, motivated lab and participate in the development of a new imaging technique for biomedical research.
  • Benefit from world-leading expertise in computational imaging and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Conditions of Employment

Doctoral candidates are offered a 4-year contract in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, with an official go/no go progress assessment after 1.5 years. You will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School which provides a Doctoral Education Program aimed at developing transferable, discipline-related, and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customizable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. They offer a Dual Career Programme for partners and organize events to expand your (social) network.

Your Work Place

Delft University of Technology is one of the top 10 engineering and technology universities world-wide, located in the beautiful city of Delft – directly in-between The Hague and Rotterdam. The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty at TU Delft, and conducts fundamental and application-oriented research. You will work in the Department of Imaging Physics (ImPhys) which develops novel instrumentation and imaging technologies. Research disciplines include Computational Imaging, Medical Imaging, Microscopy Instrumentation and Techniques, and Optics. The department has a long-lasting tradition in the development of new microscopy techniques and imaging algorithms.

Application Procedure

Here you find the official job advertisement. Please apply until 12 June 2024 via the Application Portal and upload:

  • Motivation letter (why are you interested in this PhD position, ca. 1 page)
  • CV (including education, work experiences, research projects, publications and awards (if any), and skills)
  • Diploma and transcripts of records (Bachelor and Master), other certificates
  • Bachelor and Master theses
  • References with name and e-mail address (at least one)

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