Ph.D. student (m/f/d) | Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging

MiE GmbH; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join their Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging group. The role involves developing innovative optical microscopy techniques and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance biological research. Candidates should have a strong background in microscopy development and programming skills.

Qualifikationen

• M.Sc. in relevant subject required.
• Strong programming skills in Python, MatLab, C, C++, or C#.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Develop and construct innovative microscopes.
• Collaborate with biological research groups.
• Push beyond current limitations of optical microscopy.

Kenntnisse

Programming (Python, MatLab, C, C++, C#)

Solid written and spoken English

Willingness to learn new skills

Ausbildung

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in physics, biology, chemistry or engineering

Tools

Mechanical/electrical engineering knowledge

Optical design experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

The Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging group aims at developing innovative optical microscopy techniques to create new tools for studying biological processes in real time at nanoscale resolution. Our lab is rooted in the belief that scientific challenges can be overcome by combining ideas and approaches from different disciplines. Therefore multidisciplinary research encompassing biology, chemistry, physics and engineering is at the core of our work.

We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in microscopy development and bioimaging. Our work depends on interdisciplinary research and collaboration with biological research groups. The research project aims at developing and constructing innovative microscopes which push beyond the current limitations of optical microscopy and to apply them in biological research.

Required qualifications

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in a relevant subject (such as physics, biology, chemistry or engineering).
• Solid written and spoken English
• Willingness to learn new skills beyond own field
• Expertise in programming (at least one of the following Python, MatLab, C, C++, C#)

Desirable skills and attributes

• Knowledge of mechanical/electronical engineering applicable to microscope development
• Experience in optical design
• Initial exposure or experience with biochemistry

Our offer

The full-time position is available immediately. Ph.D. students are awarded a four-year appointment after a successful evaluation by the International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental, and Systems Biology (IMPRS-CellDevoSys). Salary and social benefits will be under the regulations of the German TVöD Bund (salary agreement for public service employees).

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The application should include the following materials:

• Cover letter indicating the motivation to apply for this position
• CV
• Transcripts (translated to English or German, if applicable)
• Names and contact details of two potential references
• Short statement of previous research accomplishments (<1 page)

Please submit your application stating the Code 2025-Predoc-Bioimaging-2430 via our online application system.

For informal inquiries about the position, please get in touch with Dr. Michael Weber via email: [e-mail]. For questions about the contract or compensation, please contact Brian von Rueden, Head of Human Resources, via [e-mail].

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
Germany

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