Postdoc on spectral X-ray detectors

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Eco vouchers

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

Ghent University in Belgium seeks a postdoctoral researcher to classify materials in waste streams using conventional photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors. You will develop a simulation framework, validate detectors, and perform comprehensive sensitivity studies.

You will generate input data for material classification, publish in scientific journals, present at international conferences, and supervise master and PhD students.

Qualifications

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate in physics, engineering or equivalent.
• You have experience with experimental setups for high-resolution X-ray imaging.
• You have strong programming skills for image processing or hardware control.

Responsibilities

• Set up a simulation framework for conventional photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors.
• Validate the framework on specific detectors and perform sensitivity studies.
• Generate input data for material classification from experimental results.
• Publish research results in scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to supervision of master and PhD students.

Skills

High-resolution X-ray imaging

Programming for image processing

Scientific publication record

Supervising Master/PhD students

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in Physics/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

This vacancy concerns a position for a postdoctoral researcher in the context of a multidisciplinary project to classify materials in waste streams, including using X-rays. The goal is to optimally use the spectral capacities of a new generation of X-ray detectors to classify different metals within a mixed waste stream.

To achieve this, both ‘conventional’ photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors will be evaluated, fully exploiting the complementarity of both types. Specifically, you’ll be performing the following tasks:

• You set up a simulation framework for both conventional photon-counting and hyperspectral X-ray detectors with high-Z sensors.
• You validate this framework for a few specific detectors.
• You use this framework to perform a thorough sensitivity study
• You use this framework to generate input data for material classification, based on experimental data which you acquire.
• You publish the research results in scientific journals and present at international conferences
• You contribute to the supervision of master and PhD students

At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma) in the fields of physics, engineering or equivalent.
• You have experience with experimental setups for high-resolution X-ray imaging and their applications
• You have good programming skills for image processing, image analysis and/or hardware control.
• You are eager to learn, can work independently and have a creative and solution-driven mindset
• You have an excellent track record concerning scientific publications and presenting research results on the topic of photon-counting X-ray detectors and/or their applications.
• Experience in supervising master and PhD students is a plus
• You have a good command of English, both spoken and written

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 30 months
• Your contract will start on 1/11/2026 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers..

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file) including contact details for reference letters (please do not include such letters in your submission)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format.
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. name ( [e-mail] , +32(0)9/264 66 28). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

IMPORTANT NOTE

A deviation from the advertized position may be proposed for postdoctoral researchs who are eligible for a scholarship. More information can be found here.