PhD Computer Scientist, Image Processing

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Cutting-edge researchers need the support of a PhD-qualified computer scientist with a specialty in image analysis, to work on 3D / 4D (space and time) datasets in the life sciences, using a combination of image processing and machine learning techniques.

You will support equally qualified colleagues with a life sciences background, putting to work your prodigious Python skills to advance the state of a growing software platform which forms the bedrock of future research for a global scientific audience.

You will bring:

  • A relevant PhD, most likely in computer science, backed by a good technical degree and strong A-levels.

  • Creativity and reasoning, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, drive and energy, along with an interest in working alongside researchers with diverse backgrounds.

  • Strong software engineering and algorithm development skills in Python, including advanced image processing for 3D datasets, and ideally interpretation of biological (not medical) data from time series microscopy. Likely TensorFlow, Keras, PyLattice or similar.

  • Ideally use of machine learning, neural networks, particularly CNNs given the data involved, feature extraction and tracking.

    Familiarity with computer vision, cellular imaging, volumetric tiling, voxel imaging, 3D graphics (rendering), spherical harmonics (3D, or 4D hyperspherical), light-sheet microscopy, particle image velocimetry (PIV), EFM and/or similar areas would be beneficial. Whereas statistical approaches are not required.

    This role will initially be a fixed term contract for 3+ years, with the potential to become a permanent position at that time. Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent. Flexible hours and hybrid working are available.

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