Postdoctoral Scientist position

The Computational Microscopy group of Dr. Philipp Pelz at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg offers, subject to resources being available, a position as

Postdoctoral Scientist Computational Microscopy (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualifications, remuneration according to salary group E 13 TV-L 100%)

starting August 1, 2022, or the earliest date after, limited for two years, with the option for extension to up to 6 years. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).

Position and tasks • Develop and test new approaches and algorithms for large-scale multi-dimensional, multi-modal reconstruction of electron-microscopy datasets at the atomic-, nano-, and microscale • Design, optimize, and execute multidimensional STEM experiments • Develop simulators, open-source software, and algorithms toward the goal of self-driving microscopes • Publish and present the results of these studies to the community.

Position Requirements • Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, physical sciences, materials science, or a related discipline. • Proficiency in scientific Python programming. • Demonstrated record of scientific excellence through publications and talks. • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to be able to interact effectively with a diverse group of scien-tists and technical staff. • Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (experience in one or more of the following): • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax • Background in diffraction physics, crystallography, or modern microscopy methods (e.g. ptychography, holog-raphy, etc.) • Data acquisition at aberration-corrected STEMs • Developing and deploying AI models. • Background in Computer Vision or Computational Imaging • Demonstrated record of collaborative software development, especially in distributed teams.

We offer access to state-of-the-art aberration-corrected electron microscopes and a lab-based x-ray microscope at the Center for Nanoanalysis and Electron Microscopy, access to high-performance computing resources at the Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center, and the enthusiastic support of an early-career principal investigator.

For informal inquiries, please get in touch with Philipp Pelz (philpp.pelz@yahoo.de). Applications from underrepresented minorities are particularly welcome. Your application (in English or German) must include a motivation letter, your CV with a publication list, and contact information for two references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.