Scientist / PostDoc in Advanced Light Microscopy

Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent university hospital in Frankfurt is seeking a scientist to join the LOEWE network to develop super resolution microscopy techniques for lipids. The role requires a PhD in relevant fields and experience in advanced light microscopy. You will collaborate across disciplines to analyze microscopy data. The position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Women's applications are specifically encouraged.

Leistungen

Attractive salary based on collective agreement

Long-term security through company pension schemes

30 days vacation

Childcare services available

Free public transport in Hessen

Training opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a relevant field with proven experience in microscopy.
• Expected to have a bioinformatic background in image analysis.
• Strong communication skills in either German or English.

Aufgaben

• Utilize and establish super resolution microscopy for lipids.
• Develop stains and methods to visualize lipids.
• Conduct bioinformatic analysis of microscopy data.

Kenntnisse

Advanced light microscopy experience

Bioinformatics in image analysis using R

Flexibility and responsibility

Very good communication skills in German or English

Interest in collaborative work

Ausbildung

PhD in Cell / Molecular Biology, Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, Physical Chemistry or Optical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

...you're in the middle of it

The position is based within the newly funded LOEWE network "Lipid Space" to dissect the spatial lipid organization and is attached to the research groups led by Dr. Sebastian Scheich and Prof. Dr. Andreas Weigert within the Department of Hematology / Oncology of the University Hospital Frankfurt and the Institute of Biochemistry I. Besides a technical component of running our Nikon SIM/STORM super resolution microscope and an ONI Nanoimager (optics, opto-mechanics, beam alignments), the current project is dedicated to establish super resolution microscopy technologies for lipids. The labs are embedded within the Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), the Medical Faculty Frankfurt and are funded by grants from philanthropy and governmental organisations. The labs are part of a vibrant research environment within the Frankfurt research community and maintain lively international collaborations.

Your Role:

• The current scientist position is embedded in the LOEWE Lipid Space consortium as one of two central method development projects
• Utilize and establish super resolution microscopy for lipids in fixed and living cells and tissues
• Development of appropriate stains and methods to visualize lipids in super resolution
• Running and in part maintaining the instruments
• Working at different project parts within the consortium
• Bioinformatic analysis and quantification of microscopy data, images and other datasets

Your skills are what we're looking for

• The applicant is expected to hold a PhD in Cell / Molecular Biology, Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, Physical Chemistry or Optical Engineering with proven experience on (advanced) light microscopy
• Bioinformatic background in image analysis using R, MATLAB and / or FIJI
• Strong interest in highly collaborative work across disciplines
• A high level of motivation, flexibility and responsibility as well as very good communication skills in German or English are expected
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required

You’ll be offered a lot

• In addition to an attractive salary based on collective agreement (TV-G-U) with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
• The position is limited to a term of 4 years
• 30 days working vacation, 40 working hours per week
• Internal and external training for your professional development
• Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise
• Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays
• Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
• Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, Cafés
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It’s time to join our team!

Contact: Dr. Sebastian Scheich
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Application Deadline: 05.12.2025

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.