Phd »ai-supported Image Processing for The Identification of Conifers for Species Protection«

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Kaiserslautern, Deutschland Industrial Mathematics Vollzeit

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.

Would you like to find out more about our institute? Get to know the Fraunhofer ITWM and gain insights into our institute.

**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**
- 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**
- 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

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.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

Requisition Number: 77315



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