PhD Position in AI and Medical Image Analysis University of Bern & Inselspital Bern, Switzerland

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on knowledge discovery and trustworthiness in AI for radiology. The position is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Medical Image Analysis Group (Prof. Mauricio Reyes) and the Department of Radiology at Inselspital Bern (Prof. Dr. Alexander, EMBA (HSG) Poellinger).

• You will develop a next-generation CBIR system that combines:
• Deep learning for image-based case retrieval
• Explainable AI to uncover true clinical knowledge
• Integration of LLMs for contextual reasoning and reporting
• Multimodal data fusion: radiology, lab values, medical history, and histopathology

• MSc in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Strong skills in deep learning and Python
• Interest in explainable AI, clinical relevance, and innovation

• Fully funded PhD with flexible start (Summer–Fall 2025)
• Access to large-scale clinical data and computing infrastructure
• A vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment
• Opportunities to publish, innovate, and explore entrepreneurial paths

About the University of Bern
The University of Bern is in the heart of Switzerland. Internationally connected and regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with society and strengthens partnerships between science, medicine, business, and politics. The University of Bern is committed to a deliberate and ethical responsibility towards
people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance.

The University of Bern is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to increase the number of women at all levels in its faculties.