This DFG-funded research project is aimed at the development and experimental validation of methods for quantitative photoacoustic tomography of blood oxygen saturation. The work will involve the development of numerical models of photoacoustic signal generation, inversion methods, and their validation on data obtained from measurements in tissue phantoms and in small animal models. It is envisaged that the holder of the position will collaborate closely with Zuse Institut Berlin on the development of efficient inversion and image analysis tools. Other duties will include the occasional provision of technical support for broader preclinical imaging activities of the group and the management of the photoacoustic laboratories at Technische Universität Berlin and the Charité University Hospital. The research will involve collaborations with groups at the TU Berlin, University College London, and Freie Universität Berlin. A doctoral degree can be obtained as part of this project.
Description
Technische Universität Berlin offers an open position:
Research assistant - PhD candidate - 0.75 part-time - salary grade E 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Faculty II – Institute of Optics and Atomic Physics
Reference Number: II-41/15 (three years position, available immediately/ closing date for applications 06.03.2015)
Project description and remit: This DFG-funded research project is aimed at the development and experimental validation of methods for quantitative photoacoustic tomography of blood oxygen saturation. The work will involve the development of numerical models of photoacoustic signal generation, inversion methods, and their validation on data obtained from measurements in tissue phantoms and in small animal models. It is envisaged that the holder of the position will collaborate closely with Zuse Institut Berlin on the development of efficient inversion and image analysis tools. Other duties will include the occasional provision of technical support for broader preclinical imaging activities of the group and the management of the photoacoustic laboratories at Technische Universität Berlin and the Charité University Hospital. The research will involve collaborations with groups at the TU Berlin, University College London, and Freie Universität Berlin. A doctoral degree can be obtained as part of this project.
Requirements: Applicants should hold a university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in physics, engineering or a relevant subject. Experience in some or all of the following areas is essential: optics, opto-electronics, fibre optics, instrumentation control (e.g. using National Instruments LabView), programming and mathematical modelling (e.g. Matlab), signal processing. Experience in ultrasound/acoustics would be desirable though not essential. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, self-reliant, and able to collaborate and work with scientists from different disciplines. Good command of written and spoken English is essential. Adequate knowledge of German would be desirable, but is not essential. / More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Laufer (email: jan.laufer@tu-berlin.de).
Please send your application (which should include the reference number, a covering letter, CV, and, if possible, the names of two referees) by email to jan.laufer@tu-berlin.de or in writing to Technische Universität Berlin - Der Präsident -, Fakultät II, Institut für Optik und Atomare Physik, Dr. Laufer, Sekr. ER 1-1, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin.
To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired.
Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored.
Please send copies only. Original documents will not be returned.
The vacancy is also available on the internet at
www.personalabteilung.tu-berlin.de/menue/jobs/
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Physics - Optics
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)