Postdoc and PhD position (f / m / x) Humboldt Centre for Nano- and Biophotonics

University of Cologne; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An einer renommierten Universität in Köln wird ein Postdoc gesucht, der innovative optische Filter für die Fluoreszenzmikroskopie entwickelt. Diese spannende Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an der Schnittstelle zwischen Wissenschaft und Anwendung zu arbeiten, indem neue Technologien zur Verbesserung der Bildgebung in der biomedizinischen Forschung eingesetzt werden. Der ideale Kandidat bringt nicht nur eine exzellente akademische Ausbildung mit, sondern auch eine Leidenschaft für interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit. Flexible Arbeitszeiten und die Möglichkeit, remote zu arbeiten, machen diese Stelle besonders attraktiv für talentierte Wissenschaftler, die ihre Karriere vorantreiben möchten.

Leistungen

Vielfältige Arbeitsumgebung

Unterstützung bei der Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie

Umfangreiche Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle

Möglichkeit zur Remote-Arbeit

Qualifikationen

• Erforderlich ist ein PhD oder Master in relevanten Fachgebieten mit hervorragenden Ergebnissen.
• Erfahrung in Mikroskopie, Dünnfilmoptik oder Zellkultivierung ist wünschenswert.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Integration neuer optischer Filter auf CMOS.
• Optimierung der Fluoreszenzbildgebung und Durchführung von Validierungsexperimenten.

Kenntnisse

Fluoreszenzmikroskopie

Optische Filter

Computational Image Analysis

Teamarbeit

Ausbildung

PhD in Physik

Master in Physikalischer Chemie

Master in Elektrotechnik

Master in Materialwissenschaft

Master in Biophysik

Tools

CMOS-Technologie

Thin Film Optics

Jobbeschreibung

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

Fluorescence microscopy is an integral part of modern biomedical research and development and is utilized to monitor and identify cells, cell components and microorganisms, but requires a complex optical setup, in particular using objectives with high numerical aperture and specialized colour filters, combined with a large footprint and high acquisition costs.

The aim of the BMBF-funded FluoPolar project at the Humboldt Centre for Nano- and Biophotonics is the realisation of a lens-free alternative to traditional fluorescence microscopy, where required optical components can be integrated directly on a camera chip, thus enabling the examination of biological samples in direct contact as lab-on-a-chip, utilizing newly developed polariton filters.

YOUR TASKS

1. Design and integrate novel optical filters on CMOS.
2. Optimize fluorescence imaging performance.
3. Conduct validation experiments on biological samples.
4. Computational image analysis and enhancement.

YOUR PROFILE

• You should have obtained (or be about to obtain) a PhD degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Biophysics or a closely related study subject with excellent results (or a corresponding Master degree for the PhD position).

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, team-oriented with a strong interest and expertise in the interdisciplinary fields and keen to transfer scientific results to application. Experience in either microscopy, thin film optics and deposition, or cell culturing is desired, with an interest to work in all those fields.

WE OFFER

• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities.
• Support in balancing work and family life.
• Extensive advanced training opportunities.
• Occupational health management offers.
• Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing.
• Opportunity to work remotely.

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Gender Equality Act of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

The positions are available as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39.83 hours per week) for the Postdoc position and part-time basis (19.92 hours per week) for PhD position. They are limited until 30.09.2025. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.