Scientist / Postdoc (m/f/d): Analysis of Microscopic BIOMedical Images (AMBIOM)

The Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften - ISAS - e. V. develops efficient analytical methods for health research. Thus, it contributes to the improvement of the prevention, early diagnosis, and therapy of diseases like cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases or cancer. Overall, the institute strives to advance precision medicine by combining knowledge from different fields such as biology, chemistry, pharmacology, physics, and computer science. ISAS is a member of the Leibniz Association and is publicly funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and its federal states.

At our location in Dortmund we invite applications for a Scientist / Postdoc (m/f/d): Analysis of Microscopic BIOMedical Images (AMBIOM).

You will be responsible for:

• Develop scalable microscopy image analysis workflows for real interdisciplinary applications in biomedical research.
• Develop multi-modal machine learning algorithms for integrating multi-omics analytical data and microscopy image data.
• Establish FAIR microscopy data management system within the institute.
• Work with software engineers and students in the team to build public AI-ready data portal.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary cross-team projects and lead the development of computational tools.
• Report findings and methods in conference and journal papers.
• Conduct software demo and tutorials at national and international workshops.

Your profile:

• University degree in computer science/computer engineering/statistics/applied mathematics/data science/biomedical engineering or of relevant scientific field.
• A solid background in machine learning.
• Extensive experience in either general computer vision or microscopy image analysis.
• Extensive hands-on skills with Python and PyTorch.
• Experience with foundation models (vision large models or multi-modal large language models).
• Good presentation and writing skills.
• Proactive, independent, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Publications at top-tier computer vision conference or journals is a plus.
• Experience with open-source software development is a plus.

We offer:

• Scientific development opportunities in an international cooperative, interdisciplinary research environment and an excellent working atmosphere in a very dynamic and professional team.
• Extensive state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure.
• The opportunity to present your data on international conferences and participate in workshops.
• A wide range of opportunities for further training and qualifications.
• Flexible working times, mobile working and attractive social benefits.
• Support in finding balance between work and family life (including finding childcare facilities, advice on caring for relatives) through a family service.
• Workplace health promotion and support for participation in TU Dortmund University sports activities.

The salary will be according to the German TV-L. The full-time position is available immediately and offered for three years. The position is generally suitable for part-time.

Non-residents who apply for this job will receive help from the institute to find accommodation and to handle authorities. Applications from disabled applicants are welcome. ISAS supports the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and therefore particularly encourages women to apply.

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The closing date for applications is December 12, 2024. Please apply via our applicant portal. Informal requests (reference number 333_2024) are welcome and can be directed to the Human Resources team. Further information about the institute can be found at.