CareerPlan

Biophysics Ph.D. position (all genders welcome)

Göttingen, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12

Core

Researching 3D Biomedical Imaging by X-Ray Phase Contrast Tomography using partially coherent X-ray radiation at synchrotron and laboratory micro-CT sources.

Role type

Research Ph.D. scientist (Biophysics/X-ray Physics)

Builds

Algorithmic designs, phase retrieval methods, X-ray optical physics solutions, sample preparation protocols, instrumentation setups, and application benchmarks.

Domain

Biophysics, X-ray physics, Medical imaging

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Physics fundamentals, X-ray physics knowledge, Medical physics understanding, Computational skills, Numerical methods, Laboratory instrumentation experience

Preferred skills

Algorithmic design, Phase retrieval, Sample preparation, Instrumentation, Application benchmarking

Technologies

Synchrotron sources, Laboratory micro-CT sources, X-ray radiation

Responsibilities

Design algorithms for phase retrieval, Develop X-ray optical physics solutions, Prepare biological samples, Operate and maintain instrumentation, Collaborate with medical partners on application benchmarks

Seniority

Ph.D. candidate (Early career)