Open Positions

2

Time Span

as soon as possible for 3 years

Application Deadline

02 May 2025

Financing

yes

Areas of study

Optical Engineering, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering Informatics, Medical Informatics, Neuroscience, Ophthalmic Optics, Medical Physics, Psychology, Laser Technology

Description

If you love vision research and cutting-edge imaging technologies, consider joining the AO
Vision Laboratory at the University of Bonn as PhD student. We are seeking enthusiastic and
skilled individuals to join one of two research projects with the common goal to better
understand how the mosaic of light-sensitive photoreceptors of the human fovea, the functional
center of human vision, is shaped and how its arrangement and oculomotor behavior is linked
to visual perception.
As part of the fundamental science groups at the University Eye Hospital Bonn, we specialize in
micro-psychophysics, employing unique retinal imaging and light stimulation techniques based
on high-resolution adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy. Further information about
the scope of our research can be found on our lab website: https://ao.ukbonn.de/. One of the
projects is carried out in collaboration with Dr. Bilge Sayim (Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris),
specializing in visual appearance.
The two PhD positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 3 years, with
the possibility of extension.

Your profile:
• Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, optometry, psychology,
biomedical engineering, neuroscience, physics, or related field
• Strong interest in vision science and technical aptitude
• Solid analytical abilities with experience in image analysis and/or human psychophysics
• Experience with a high-level programming language such as MATLAB or Python
• Excellent English communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• German language skills are not required but beneficial
We offer:
• Work within an active, interdisciplinary, and multicultural, friendly team
• Salary according to TV-L E13, 65%, with flexible working hours
• Funding of national and international conference attendance
• Collaboration with international experts, and close proximity to an excellent clinical
environment and campus
• UKB employee benefits include: free fitness center, pension benefits, e-bike loan, and more
• Bonn is a small yet lively international place with rich history and the surroundings offer
plenty of outdoor opportunities

How to apply:
If you are interested in the position, please send your application by email including a brief
statement of motivation and research interests, Curriculum Vitae, list of publications (if
applicable), two letters of reference and/or contact information for two referees, compiled into
a single pdf file, via email to Wolf Harmening.