Anja Braune

The Department of Positron Emission Tomography at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is recruiting a PhD student to work on the development and evaluation of PET image reconstruction methods for simultaneous clinical dual-tracer PET imaging. This interdisciplinary project aims to advance medical PET imaging by enabling the separation and quantification of two radiotracers in a single scan, which could significantly improve cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. The research involves collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich and focuses on developing, adapting, and implementing advanced image reconstruction algorithms using in-house software and Monte Carlo simulation methods. The successful candidate will validate these methods on clinical PET phantom data and work closely with scientific and clinical partners throughout the project. Applicants should have a strong background in medical physics, physics, computer science, or medical engineering, with proficient programming skills (C++, Python), experience in statistical computing (R, MATLAB), and knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations and medical image reconstruction. The position offers a vibrant research community, structured PhD program, salary and benefits according to public sector agreements, and support for work-life balance. Applications should be submitted online with all required documents. The project is subject to final sponsor approval.

The Department of Positron Emission Tomography at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is recruiting a PhD student to work on the development and evaluation of PET image reconstruction methods for simultaneous clinical dual-tracer PET imaging. This interdisciplinary project, in collaboration with Forschungszentrum Jülich, aims to advance quantitative functional imaging by enabling the separation of two radiotracers in a single PET scan, providing distinct images for improved cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. The successful candidate will develop and implement advanced image reconstruction algorithms using a modular, C++-based framework, validate methods on clinical PET phantom data, and collaborate closely with scientific and clinical partners. Applicants should have a strong background in medical physics, physics, computer science, or medical engineering, with proficient programming skills and experience in statistical computing environments. Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation, medical image reconstruction, and data science is highly desirable. The position offers a vibrant, international research environment, a structured PhD program, and comprehensive benefits including salary, paid leave, pension scheme, health management, and flexible working options. Applications should be submitted online with all required documents. The deadline for applications is December 28, 2024.

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is recruiting a PhD student (f/m/d) in medical imaging , physics , and computer science for a project on Development and Evaluation of PET Image Reconstruction Methods for Simultaneous Clinical Dual-Tracer PET Imaging . The position is based in the Department of Positron Emission Tomography at the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research . The project focuses on advanced PET imaging , quantitative functional imaging , image reconstruction algorithms , Monte Carlo simulation (GATE/Geant4), and implementation in a modular C++-based reconstruction framework. The work is highly interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with scientific and clinical partners, including validation on clinical PET phantom data and future evaluation on a total-body PET scanner in Dresden. Applicants should have completed a Master/Diploma in Medical Physics , Physics , Computer Science , Medical Engineering , or a closely related field. Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language such as C++ or Python are important, along with a solid physics background. Experience with medical image reconstruction , high-performance computing , Geant4 , and PET data is beneficial. Excellent English, teamwork, and independent research motivation are also expected. The offer includes a structured PhD program, professional networking, continuing education, and employment conditions under the public sector agreement ( TVöD-Bund ) with paid leave, pension benefits, flexible working, and mobile work options. Applications should be submitted through the online application system with a cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, and other required documents. No deadline is stated in the post.