PhD Position – Heart Failure–Oral Crosstalk: Imaging & Computational Analysis

You will use high-resolution micro-CT, histology, and quantitative image analysis on established animal models of heart failure, developing reproducible computational workflows to characterize periodontal remodelling in collaboration with cardiovascular researchers, pathologists, and imaging scientists.

Looking for: MSc in Biomedical Imaging, Medical Physics, Biophysics, Physics, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. Image analysis/tomography experience required; programming skills (Python, MATLAB, Fiji/ImageJ) and AI/ML experience a plus.

Offer: TV-L E13, 65% | DFG-funded | IRTG doctoral training

Apply: CV, motivation letter, reference letter → Dr. rer. nat. Marta Rizk (mrizk@ukaachen.de)

https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/

Where to apply

E-mail: mrizk@ukaachen.de

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications: see attached recruitment file

Specific Requirements: see attached recruitment file

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Biological sciences » BiologyComputer science » Modelling tools

Additional Information

Benefits: see attached recruitment file

Eligibility criteria: see attached recruitment file

Selection process: see attached recruitment file

Website for additional job details: https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Country: Germany

City: Aachen

Postal Code: 52070

Contact

City: Aachen

Website: https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/

Street: Pauwelsstrasse 30

Postal Code: 52076

E-Mail: mrizk@ukaachen.de