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Doctoral Fellow in Micro-CT Reconstruction with Machine Learning

Conduct a 4-year PhD researching implicit neural representations for advanced micro-CT reconstruction at Ghent University.

Best for:Best for graduate engineers and mathematicians with a strong foundation in machine learning, signal processing, and GPU-based computing.

Ghent University · Ghent, Belgium · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Machine LearningSignal ProcessingInverse ProblemsComputational ImagingImplicit Neural Representations
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
57 days
Funding
Salaried
100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances
Start date
2026-12-01
Full-time
Location
Ghent
Belgium

Overview

Ghent University is offering a 4-year full-time doctoral position within the Department of Telecommunications and Information Processing. The successful candidate will join the Image Processing and Interpretation research group in collaboration with the Center for X-ray Tomography and the Centrum Wiskunde en Informatica. The project focuses on reconstructing and analyzing raw micro-CT data directly into compressed neural forms using implicit neural representations, avoiding traditional computational bottlenecks. The candidate is expected to design and validate novel algorithms, collaborate across disciplines, publish research, and present findings at international conferences.

micro-CTcomputed tomographymachine learningimplicit neural representationsinverse problemssignal processingPythoncomputational imaging

What you'll do

  • Conduct fundamental and applied research on micro-CT reconstruction using implicit neural representations.
  • Design, implement, and validate novel machine learning and signal processing algorithms.
  • Benchmark developed reconstruction pipelines against state-of-the-art methods.
  • Collaborate closely with researchers across image processing, imaging physics, and computational mathematics.
  • Present research findings at international academic conferences and publish in peer-reviewed venues.

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or an equivalent degree

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English; professional working proficiency

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong background in signal processing, inverse problems, and mathematics
  • Expertise in machine learning principles and model training
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++
  • Experience with GPU-based computing and modern machine learning frameworks
  • Ability to conduct independent and collaborative academic research
Nice to have
Familiarity with medical image reconstruction or tomographyExperience with computational imaging techniquesKnowledge of linear algebra applications in imaging
Eligibility
  • Must hold a recognized Master's degree by the date of appointment

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances
Duration
4 years
Programme
Ghent University
Ghent University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-18

Interested applicants should prepare a curriculum vitae, a copy of their academic diploma if available, and a motivation letter. Submit all required application documents via email directly to the designated contact person before the application deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Diploma copy
✉Apply by email

Contact

Jan Aelterman· Professor

Jan.Aelterman@UGent.be

JA
Prof.
Jan Aelterman
Department of Telecommunications and Information Processing
Lab
Image Processing and Interpretation
Ghent University
Belgium
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