Werde Teil von Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum: Dein Job als Imaging Scientist in Heidelberg

Job description:

• Establishment and support of state-of-the-art light microscopy, in particular lightsheet imaging, and related applications (sample clearing, imaging, reconstruction, analysis) in collaboration with users
• Development and testing of novel light microscopy applications and evaluation methods according to user needs
• Training, advice and support of users at the microscopes in advanced applications such as super-resolution, high-throughput and feedback microscopy, as well as digital image processing and data analysis
• Troubleshooting and support of the team in microscope maintenance and quality management
• Communication with manufacturers and organization and supervision of external maintenance orders
• Co-organization and support of courses, workshops and in-house training events

Requirements:

• (Natural) scientific university degree with doctorate, preferably in the fields of biology, physics, engineering sciences
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in bioimaging, especially optical microscopy techniques, advanced image analysis, image data management and sample preparation
• Programming skills (e.g., R, Python, Java) and experience in the development and implementation of machine learning based methods desirable
• Practical experience with optical setups is helpful
• High level of self-motivation, independent and reliable way of working
• Ability to work in a team, open-mindedness and willingness to communicate
• Very good written and spoken English

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.