PhD Position in Biosciences
The Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Physics-Informed Data Analysis for Biosciences [the project is part of the research project “Differentiable Physical Models for Data Analysis in Biology”, financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation] Start date is (expected to be) 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The project This project revolves around improving data analysis of biophysical/biomedical data by combining physical modelling and deep learning. There is freedom to shape the precise problem by the candidates themselves, and the formulation of new avenues of research is encouraged. Research areas could include computer vision, development of differentiable physical models, synthetic/differentiable image generation, regularization of simulation-to-reality gap, probabilistic modelling, expert knowledge in neural networks, etc. Example projects which fall within the requirements of this PhD:
Who are we looking for? We are looking for motivated candidates within the field(s) of computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or similar technical fields. Experience with biophysical systems and machine learning is a plus, interest in these fields is a must.
Our group and research- and what do we offer? We conduct research on a broad range of topics that lie on the boundaries between physics, biology, medicine and computer science. You will be part of the section “Image Analysis, Computational Modelling, and Geometry”, which offers offer a creative and exciting research atmosphere. This team is comprised of experts in various fields, creating a rich environment for innovation and interdisciplinary learning. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise. Regular meetings and workshops are conducted to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies, ensuring a cohesive and focused approach to the project goals. The PhD fellowship is given in accordance with Danish legislation and will typically run for 3 years. The salary is set according to Danish Union Contracts which are quite competitive on an international scale. The group is a part of Department of Computer Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
Principal supervisors are Julius B. Kirkegaard [Dept. of Computer Science & Niels Bohr Institute, juki@di.ku.dk, +45 40938516] and François Lauze [Dept. of Computer Science, francois@di.ku.dk]
The PhD programme A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme). Qualifications needed for the regular programme Terms of employment in the regular programme Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure. Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme
We are looking for the following qualifications:
*************************************************************************** Application and Assessment Procedure Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include:
Application deadline: The deadline for applications 4 August 2024, 23:59 GMT +2. We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held during week 35.
Questions General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
ContactJulius Bier Kirkegaard
E-mail: juki@di.ku.dk
ContactFrancois Bernard Lauze
E-mail: francois@di.ku.dk
InfoApplication deadline: 04-08-2024
Employment start: 01-11-2024
Department/Location: Department of Computer Science
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