Doctoral Researcher / Research Associate (Medical Radiation Physics) | Doktorand / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)
Universitätsklinikum Erlangen AöR
Job Summary
This role at the University Hospital Erlangen involves contributing to a DFG-funded research project focused on advancing image-guided brachytherapy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the (pre-)clinical development, implementation, and testing of real-time navigation procedures for interventional radiotherapy, utilizing a mobile Cone-Beam-CT system and optical tracking. Key tasks include planning and conducting experimental studies, analyzing image data, developing algorithms for needle bending correction, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to pursue a doctorate within the Life@FAU Graduate School, publish research findings, and contribute to teaching activities, all within a cutting-edge medical-technical environment.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Physics, Medical Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Eligibility for doctoral studies (Dr. rer. nat. or Dr. rer. biol. hum.).
Experience
- Professional experience in interdisciplinary research within a medical-technical environment
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: medical imaging, radiotherapy, image processing, optical tracking, optical navigation, or software development
- Experience in planning and conducting experimental studies
- Experience in analyzing and evaluating image data and developing algorithms
Languages
Additional
- Part-time position (75%) limited to 36 months. Participation in the Life@FAU Graduate School. Potential acquisition of expertise as a Medical Physics Expert (Brachytherapy).
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