PhD Student in the Development and Evaluation of Image Reconstruction Methods at HZDR 2026

At the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research scientists from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, immunology, medicine and IT develop innovative radiopharmaceuticals and novel tools for the functional characterization, improved imaging and personalized treatment of tumors.

The Department of Positron Emission Tomography is looking for a PhD Student to work on the Development and Evaluation of Image Reconstruction Methods for Simultaneous Clinical Dual-Tracer PET Imaging. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 6, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
• School to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities..
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

Requirements

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Medical Physics, Physics, Computer Science, Medical Engineering or a closely related field with a strong interest in quantitative medical imaging
• Very good programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C++, Python) and broad understanding of common programming paradigms, including object-oriented design, template programming, and multithreaded development
• Strong background in physics; good understanding of nuclear, radiation or medical physics is desirable
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation methods using the Geant4 framework, medical image reconstruction principles and experience with high-performance computer simulations in physics would be beneficial
• Experience in working with medical imaging data, especially with PET, would be helpful
• Excellent teamwork and good communication skills in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Motivation and self-discipline to carry out research independently
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Application Documents

Cover letter

CV

Diplomas/transcripts

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application System.

For more information, kindly visit the HZDR webpage.