Postdoc: Open-Source MINFLUX Microscope Development

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/hybrid and/or part-time work

Internal training & coaching

Job summary

University of Vienna seeks a postdoctoral scientist to develop a high-end MINFLUX microscope for structural cell biology. You will collaborate with an electrical engineer on instrument control software and electronics, joining a lab with extensive microscopy experience at the Max Perutz Labs.

The role requires a PhD in physics or engineering, strong optics expertise, and fluency in English. It is a parental leave replacement ending 11 June 2027, with opportunities to participate in teaching and

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering required or very strong equivalent.
• Strong background in optics and developing complex microscope hardware.
• Experience with building scanning microscopes (STED, confocal) is beneficial.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in research, teaching & administration.
• Publish internationally and give lectures.
• Support the group on the optics side and contribute to project development.
• Contribute to evaluation measures and quality assurance.
• Take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

Skills

Optics

Python

FPGA

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

PhD in physics or engineering

Job description

University of Vienna seeks a postdoctoral scientist to develop a high-end MINFLUX microscope for structural cell biology. You will collaborate with an electrical engineer on instrument control software and electronics, joining a lab with extensive microscopy experience at the Max Perutz Labs.

The role requires a PhD in physics or engineering, strong optics expertise, and fluency in English. It is a parental leave replacement ending 11 June 2027, with opportunities to participate in teaching and