PhD Position Line Scanning Structured Illumination Microscopy

Less illumination, more information.

PhD position in Line Scanning Structured Illumination Microscopy

Job description

The PhD position is part of research of prof. Bernd Rieger and prof. Sjoerd Stallinga, in which we target (super-resolution) microscopy image processing and analysis method development. The position builds on the lab's track-record in the field of computational imaging techniques for super-resolution microscopy and image analysis for biological imaging in general. This project is in collaboration with prof. Carlas Smith on Structured Illumination Microscopy.

We want to investigate ways to develop microscope technology and methodology that increases the spatial-temporal bandwidth, enabling faster, higher resolution 3D multi-label imaging in tissue. To realize this we will start of by integrating Structured Illumination Microscopy with confocal line scanning, adaptive optics and time-gated single photon avalanche detectors (SPAD) line arrays.

Job requirements

• Masters Degree in Physcis.
• Experience with parameter estimation and the Cramer-Rao-low-Bound concept.
• Experience or exposure to microscopic imaging in the biomedical field is beneficial.
• Programming skills in Matlab or Python.
• Experience in C++ and CUDA would be benefical.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty Applied Sciences

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics.

Conditions of employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1.5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2.5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.