Mode of Employment : Fixed Term / 17,5h/Week

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.
We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as  PhD Student (f/m/d) in adaptive radiotherapy using advanced functional MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You will explore innovative approaches to leverage advanced MRI techniques for informing and improving adaptive radiotherapy workflows, contributing to the development of next-generation imaging-based treatment strategies
• You will develop and evaluate predictive models for tumor progression and treatment response, incorporating multimodal and longitudinal imaging data
• You will design and conduct clinical evaluations, focusing on the integration of functional MRI into adaptive radiotherapy
• You will publish in international scientific conferences and journals
• With supportive and dedicated supervision, you will learn to independently address and solve scientific challenges
• You may travel both internationally and domestically for collaboration visits and conferences

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services

Your qualifications and experience:

• You have completed a Master of Science Degree in Medical Engineering, Physics, Computational Engineering or similar (in the field Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering)
• You have good programming skills, e.g., using Python and/or C++
• You are familiar with MR imaging (i.e., sequences, acquisition, reconstruction, processing)
• You have experience with both classical and deep learning-based image processing
• You ideally have a good knowledge of requirements and workflows in the clinics, especially a radiotherapy department (e.g. treatment plan optimization, image-guided radiotherapy) from your education and/or prior work experience

Your attributes and skills:

• You have very good English and at least good German skills (written and spoken)
• You work with scientific rigor and have already written a scientific text in English (e.g., a university assignment or your master’s thesis)
• You will gain insights into both the industry and clinical side to imaging for radiotherapy
• Organizing yourself and working independently come easy to you. You also do not have problems asking for help if you are stuck
• Teamwork, communication skills and structured working complete your profile!

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 73,000 dedicated colleagues in over 75 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. #myabilityshs

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: students.func@siemens-healthineers.com, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team.

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