We are one of the largest mathematical research institutes in the world and see it as our task to further develop mathematics as a key technology, to provide innovative impetus and to implement it in practice together with industrial partners.

Our Image Processing department has been specialising in traditional and AI-based image processing for over 25 years. We build industrial inspection systems and develop solutions for the detection, classification and characterisation of images in a variety of dimensions, wavelengths and resolutions.

By recognising endangered wood species, we are supporting the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. BMUV: Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora / CITES

Parallel to the work at the Fraunhofer ITWM, there will be university supervision, which means that both the university perspective and the Fraunhofer perspective will be illuminated in the doctorate. 

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What you will do

• Participation in the Projekt KI Wood and WoodFiberID to Identificate Wood Species using AI
• Application of modern AI methods (including modern vision transformers or foundation models as well as classical image processing) to recognise softwood species in processed microscopy images
• Close cooperation and interdisciplinary collaboration with the project partner Thünen Institute of Wood Research 
• Preparation and production of a doctoral thesis and a peer-reviewed publication
• Participation in conferenc

What you bring to the table

• Master's degree in a scientific or technical subject such as mathematics, physics, computer science or similar 
• Independence and creativity in the development of new methods
• High level of abstraction and mathematical problem-solving skills
• Enjoy programming and trial and error
• Good English and at least a basic knowledge of German to communicate complex topics clearly

What you can expect

• A varied, exciting job at the interface between research and application
• Close mentoring and constructive feedback
• Extensive training programme on various mathematical methods, IT topics and soft skills
• Good career reference as a springboard into various career directions, e.g. university or industry environment
• Flexible working hours and support programmes for a good work-life balance

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Henrike Stephani: henrike.stephani@itwm.fraunhofer.de 

For questions about the application process:

Isabelle Dieckhoff: isabelle.dieckhoff@itwm.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM 

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 77315