The University of Duisburg-Essen is accepting applications for a PhD position in Computer Vision / Deep Learning in the Faculty of Biology, working group Phycology
The post belongs to a research project entitled “DNAquaIMG: Innovating transnational aquatic biodiversity monitoring using high-throughput DNA tools and automated image recognition”.
Roles and responsibilities include :-
- Training and application of deep neural network models for diatom image segmentation and classification.
- Statistical analysis.
- Organization and supervision of diatom image annotation activities by taxonomic experts.
- Diatom imaging by slide scanning light microscopy.
- Contact and communication with stakeholders.
Required qualifications include:-
- Talented and enthusiastic candidates with high interest in the research topic.
- Above average university degree of at least 8 semesters in bioimage informatics, bioinformatics, computer vision, biology with a focus on in silico methods, computer science in biological fields of application, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience with computer vision and machine learning, ideally including deep learning.
- Strong programming skills in at least one programming language (Python, R, etc.).
- Previous exposure to applications of image analyses to biodiversity research is preferable.
- Experience in web development (HTML, Javascript, PHP, databases) is beneficial.
Application deadline: 3rd January, 2024
For more information regarding the job position and the application process, please refer to the link below:-
https://www.uni-due.de/karriere/stelle.php?kennziffer=842-23