PhD Position in Deep Learning for Medical and Scientific Imaging

Technical University of Munich

PhD Position: Deep Learning for Medical and Scientific Imaging

12.01.2026, Wissenschaftliches Personal

This DFG-funded project focuses on developing deep learning methods for medical and scientific imaging.

The Professorship for Machine Learning at TUM works on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and information processing, with a current focus on foundation models, data-centric research, and applications to scientific and medical imaging.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong background in mathematical and computational sciences
• Knowledge in machine learning or medical imaging is a plus
• Driven, with a strong work ethic and desire to do high-quality research

TUM is consistently ranked among the best universities in Europe and as the top technical university in Germany. Our group is part of the School of Computation, Information and Technology, and we collaborate internationally with groups in the US and Europe.

We Offer:

• A fully funded position (TV-L E13 100%)
• An engaging research project in a diverse, collaborative team
• The opportunity to earn a PhD at a world-class institution

Please send your application to reinhard.heckel@tum.de. Include:

• A brief letter explaining your interest in this project and our work
• Your CV
• Transcripts of grades

We value thoughtful applications over formality, but will not consider incomplete or generic submissions.

The position is open until filled. We plan to fill the position as soon as possible, and review of applications starting mid-February.

Kontakt: reinhard.heckel@tum.de