- PhD Position / 75% part-time -
Organisationseinheit
Scientific Computing Center (SCC)
Ihre Aufgaben
The Scientific Computing Center (SCC) is a central scientific institution of KIT in connection with tasks in research, teaching, and innovation and performs overarching services within KIT and for external parties.
We are looking for a researcher to work on uncertainty quantification and inverse problems in the setting of medical imaging problems. Specifically, the researcher will work on the development of efficient adjoint simulations for kinetic Monte Carlo simulations for radiative transport equations. Developing such simulations will require combining mathematical modeling techniques for deriving adjoint equations with programming techniques to produce an efficient implementation. In particular, a memory-efficient implementation is foreseen using reversible pseudorandom number generators. The ultimate goal is to integrate these techniques into an existing code, in collaboration with industrial partners.
This position offers the possibility to acquire a PhD degree while working in the CSMM research group, headed by Professor Martin Frank. This thesis will be carried out within the scope of an interuniversity BMTFR project under the funding theme “Mathematics for Innovation”, in collaboration with an industry partner. An industrial internship may also be possible within this framework. The successful applicant will also be associated with KIT’s KCDS graduate school.
Eintrittstermin
15.09.2025
Ihre Qualifikation
- You have a master's degree in applied mathematics, computational science or a compatible STEM subject. You can demonstrate a solid foundation in programming through either academic projects or otherwise.
- Knowledge or experience in at least one of these methodological fields is an advantage: mathematical modeling, stochastic simulation and uncertainty quantification. Further, prior experience in C++ and/or CUDA is a plus.
Curious about an exciting and versatile role in an agile team? Discover more about SCC as your professional place to be: https://www.scc.kit.edu/en/aboutus/working-at-scc.php
Das bieten wir Ihnen
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
limited up to 3 years.
Application up to
09.09.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Emil Løvbak, [email protected].
Ausschreibungsnummer: 356/2025
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