Phd Position For Artificial Intelligence And Computer Vision In Cryo Electron Tomography
CSIC Álava, Principality of Asturias, Spain
Overview
The Instituto Biofisika (CSIC-UPV/EHU), located at the Leioa Campus of the University of the Basque Country, will open a call for a predoctoral PhD position in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision in Cryo Electron Tomography. The successful candidates will join the Laboratory for Numerical Methods of Cryo Electron Tomography (cryoET), led by Dr. Daniel Castaño Díez. The group develops computational methodologies for automated analysis and interpretation of 3D cellular imagery, primarily through its in-house software platform Dynamo. We offer a PhD contract linked to the project PID***********NB-I00, "Graph Learning for Classification and Segmentation in Cryo‑Electron Tomography," funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The project aims to extend Dynamo with novel deep learning techniques for identifying and characterizing small, flexible proteins within their natural surroundings. The successful applicant will contribute to developing these methodologies, as well as to ongoing software development and maintenance, and will analyze cryoET datasets provided by external collaborators. This is a full‑time, 4‑year position funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (PID***********NB-I00) with support from MICIU/AEI/FEDER, UE and by the FSE+.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development of new methodologies integrating deep learning techniques with Dynamo.
* Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of the software platform and related tools.
* Analyze cryoET datasets provided by external collaborators.
Qualifications
* Ideal candidates hold an official degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar, with a strong background in Matlab.
* Strong interest in Life Sciences research.
* Experience in Deep Learning or other AI methods.
* Solid background in numerical mathematics, including optimization and heuristic optimization methods.
* Proficiency in software prototyping and production; good command of MATLAB, Python, C++ and/or CUDA.
* Experience in Image Processing for Electron Microscopy.
* Experience in Image Processing for Light Microscopy.
* Experience in Molecular Dynamics Simulations.
Contract and Start
The position has a flexible incorporation date with an expected start in Winter/Spring and is secured for a 4‑year period.
Salary
Salary is fixed at around €24,000 gross per year for a BSc/MSc holder, with ample fiscal benefits.
Application Information
Expressions of interest should be directed to ****** in a single PDF and include: curriculum vitae with academic record; two reference letters or contact emails of referees.
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