The [Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging](https://www.exmi.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/moiue/) is offering a

PhD student (f/m/d) "Computational Methods for Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging"

Operational area: Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging (ExMI) -Research Group Janek Groehl-

Working hours: 65% ( 25,03 hours/week) of the full working hours in the collective agreement (currently 38,5 hours/week)
Duration/Term of employment: the position is limited for 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) with option of prolongation. The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to achieve a doctoral degree.
Start date: as soon as possible
Remuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L)

Why choose us?

We offer…

- 30 days of vacation
- A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
- An attractive company pension scheme from VBL
- Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading
- Access to public transport
- In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Tasks:

Development of robust methods for biomarker quantification of preclinical photoacoustic data based on stochastic numerical mouse models.

- Independent scientific research within the project
- Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation of findings at national and international conferences
- Co-supervision of bachelor's and master's students
- Participation in group seminars and project meetings

Profile:

- Completed master's degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, medical physics, applied mathematics, or a related field
- Solid knowledge of deep learning and image processing
- Experience with Python and common machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
- Desirable:

- Experience with photoacoustic or optical imaging
- Knowledge of stochastic modelling or numerical simulation
- Experience with medical or biomedical image segmentation
- Experience handling preclinical or experimental imaging data

- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Team player with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good communication skills in English spoken and written (Level C1)
- Willingness to collaborate with experimental partners

Application:

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-55406 is 15.05.2026.

Contact:

University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Director Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Fabian Kießling, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Janek Gröhl
E-Mail: E-Mail:jgroehl@ukaachen.de
Phone: +49 (0)241 80 85158

We look forward to receiving your application!

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.

Employment at a fraction less than the weekly full-time working hours stated above is generally possible.

It is preferable to use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de to apply. The portal allows you to upload your documents to an electronic application folder, which is protected from unauthorized access. Applications received by email are transferred to our application portal and then deleted in accordance with data protection regulations. (Transmission by email is usually inadequately protected.) If you do not agree to the transfer of your data to our portal, we unfortunately cannot consider your application. The data in the portal will be deleted after the retention period has expired.