Ph.D. student (m/f/d) in the Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging
Ph.D. student (m/f/d) in the Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging
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Ph.D. student (m/f/d)in the Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging.
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden Germany is an institute of the worldrenowned Max Planck Society conducting groundbreaking biomedical research at the forefront of science. Currently about 500 employees work at the institute with half from abroad representing 50 nations. The institute has won several prizes for its optimal work conditions and familyfriendly environment.
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 (.) 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 & Attributes
Knowledge of mechanical/electronical engineering applicable to microscope development
Experience in optical design
Initial exposure or experience with biochemistry
Our offer:
The fulltime position is available immediately. Ph.D. students are awarded a fouryear appointment after a successful evaluation by the International Max Planck Research School for Cell Developmental and Systems Biology (IMPRSCellDevoSys). Salary and social benefits will be under the regulations of the German TVD 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 2025PredocBioimaging2430.
For informal inquiries about the position please get in touch with Dr. Michael Weber via email: For questions about the contract or compensation please contact Brian von Rueden Head of Human Resources via
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden Germany
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender nationality ethnicity sexual orientation religion age and other components of identity.
The Max Planck Society specifically aims to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are underrepresented. We therefore explicitly invite women to apply.
The Max Planck Society is further committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
The Max Planck Society supports the compatibility of family and career and is certified according to the berufundfamilie (job and family) audit.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
