PhD Student (f/m/d) Quantitative imaging of microbial processes for radioecology using positron[...]

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany seeks a PhD Student for innovative research in quantitative imaging of microbial processes using positron emission tomography. The role offers a structured PhD program along with extensive professional networking opportunities and a supportive work environment conducive to academic growth.

Leistungen

30 days paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Qualifikationen

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of handling radioactive materials is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Developing and testing radiotracers for PET.
• Conducting literature review and writing scientific publications.
• Mentoring student courses in radiochemistry.

Kenntnisse

Organic chemistry

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master/Diploma in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or related field

Tools

Radiochemical methods

Synthetic organic chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 18 Jul 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Promotion

Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.09.2025

Job description:PhD Student (f/m/d) Quantitative imaging of microbial processes for radioecology using positron emission tomography

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials. The Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research develops radiotracers for imaging of cancer biomarkers and personalized therapies.

In a joint effort of both institutes, the Departments of Reactive Transport and of Experimental Neurooncological Radiopharmacy are looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Quantitative imaging of microbial processes for radioecology using positron emission tomography.

# Developing and testing radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET) to investigate microbial processes using synthetic organic chemistry and surface chemistry
# Cultivation and characterization of microbes
# Localization and quantification of advective cell transport processes, cell sorption on mineral substrate surfaces, and film growth in pore spaces using PET analysis
# Conducting literature review, writing scientific publications, and presenting research results
# Mentoring student courses in radiochemistry and reactive transport

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radiopharmacy, Radioecology or related field
# Excellent knowledge of a broad range of organic chemistry and analytical methods
# Knowledge of handling radioactive materials is considered an asset
# Experience in radiochemical methods is considered advantageous
# Highly qualified and highly motivated graduates and interested in working in an interdisciplinary environment
# Excellent written and verbal communicaton skills in the English languange

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities at Leipzig University, Faculty of Chemistry - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.