Postdoc in Computational Microscopy

University of Copenhagen; København; Presencial; DKK 420 000 - 600 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in computational microscopy. The project is hosted by the IMAGE section within the Department of Computer Science and is funded by the Villum Foundation.

Starting 1 March 2027, the successful candidate will work in a collaborative, international environment at DIKU in Copenhagen, contributing to method development, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary research with strong English communication.

Qualificações

• PhD in computer science, physics, or related field.
• Strong programming skills and research software development.
• Solid background in numerical methods, optimization, or scientific computing.
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines.
• Willingness to learn basic microscopy and collect data.
• Proficient written and spoken English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop computational methods for 3D information extraction from microscopy data.
• Collaborate across disciplines within the IMAGE section and DIKU.
• Validate methods using microscopy data and simulations.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed venues and contribute to open science.

Conhecimentos

PhD in CS/Physics

Programming skills

Numerical methods

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Formação académica

PhD or equivalent

Ferramentas

Python

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in computational microscopy, starting on 1 March 2027.\

The position is funded by the Villum Foundation through the Villum Experiment programme.\

Information on the department can be found at: https://di.ku.dk/english/.\

Our research

The project will be hosted by the IMAGE section, which conducts research in machine learning, computer vision, and simulation. The section is part of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. The project is a collaboration between Julius B. Kirkegaard, Bernhard Kerbl, and Ala Trusina.\

The research project

The research in this project aims to develop computational methods for extracting three-dimensional information from microscopy images, combining computer vision with physics-based modelling. The project is primarily computational, with microscope experiments providing data for method development and evaluation. No prior experimental experience is required, but an interest in learning basic microscopy is important.\

Profile

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD or equivalent research qualifications in computer science, physics, or a closely related field.


• You have strong programming skills and experience developing research software.


• You have a solid quantitative background in numerical methods, optimization, or scientific computing.


• You can conduct independent research and collaborate across disciplines.


• You are willing to learn basic microscopy and collect experimental data.


• You have proficient communication skills and can work in a team.


• You have excellent written and spoken English skills.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience in 3D reconstruction or microscopy.


• Experience in computer vision, computer graphics, inverse problems, or differentiable programming.


• Any form of experimental work.

Place of employment

The place of employment is the IMAGE section, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen, in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in an international research environment.\

Terms of employment

The position is full time, with an average of 37 working hours per week.\

The position is a fixed-term position for two years. The starting date is 1 March 2027.\

Salary, pension, and other employment conditions follow the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) for academics employed by the state. A salary supplement may be negotiated depending on qualifications.\

The appointment is subject to the applicable job structure for academic staff at universities.\

Questions

For further information, please contact Julius B. Kirkegaard at [e-mail]. Department website: https://di.ku.dk/english/.\

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).\

Application deadline

Deadline for applications: 6 November 2026, CET 23:59\

The further process

After the application deadline, the authorised recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an impartial assessor. When the assessment is complete, each applicant can comment on the part that relates to their application.\

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.\

Applicants will be assessed under the applicable rules for the appointment of academic staff at universities.\

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.\