PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Nanoscale Imaging (f/m/x)

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.; München; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute is offering a PhD position in AI for Nanoscale Imaging. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research using advanced AI techniques in optical science to study biomolecular dynamics. This role combines innovation and collaboration within a world-class scientific environment.

Leistungen

Highly motivated team

Outstanding working environment

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience or interest in AI/machine learning.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Aufgaben

• Work on novel AI-aided data analytics.
• Conduct experiments in optical science and biophysics.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary research team.

Kenntnisse

AI/machine learning

Independence

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics or similar

Tools

Photonics

Fluorescence

Imaging

Biochemical methods

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Nanoscale Imaging (f/m/x)

The Department of Prof. Dr. Stefan W. Hell invites applications for a PhD position exploring AI approaches in optical science, molecular imaging and biophysics. Opportunities are available in Göttingen or Heidelberg for highly motivated candidates to join a world-leading, multidisciplinary research group. The candidate can apply for admission to the Max Planck School of Photonics or the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).

The PhD student will work on novel AI-aided data analytics, especially of dynamic single-molecule datasets from MINFLUX and MINSTED experiments to study biomolecules with optics. MINFLUX and MINSTED have unlocked the door to unique minimally invasive, low-light-level analysis of the structure and dynamics of macromolecules at the nanometer scale. This includes experiments at 1-nm resolution and with Angström measurement precision.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics or a similar qualification
• Interest in and/or experience with AI/machine learning
• A willingness to learn and extend this knowledge and master new challenges in the context of the research projects
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• A high level of critical thinking
• Previous experience with related techniques (photonics, fluorescence, imaging or biochemical methods) is helpful

Our offer

• Highly motivated team
• World-class institute with outstanding working environment

The payment and benefits are based on the wage agreement for public service personnel guidelines (TVöD Bund). The position is limited to three years with a possibility of extension.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The MaxPlanck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Application procedure

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit your application with a cover letter, a CV and transcripts no later than 15 July 2025 preferably via e-mail and as a single PDF file to: