The Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) & Chair for Biological Imaging (CBI) of the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technische Universitat Muenchen is a multi-disciplinary academic and research structure focusing on innovating optical and optoacoustic imaging technology and enabling novel visualization opportunities in biology and medicine. With a solid international presence and several prestigious awards, IBMI/CBI leads imaging and sensing technologies by bridging multiple educational disciplines, including mathematics, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology and medicine.
We are now looking for a qualified and highly motivated
Biologist / Post-doctoral Fellow
to apply revolutionary new imaging technology based on optoacoustic imaging to visualize biological organisms and tissues beyond the penetration limits allowed by modern microscopy techniques, thus possibly leading to a shift in paradigm in optical visualization. Preferred areas include cancer, inflammation, immunology and/or neuro- functions and neuro-diseases although other fields of biology or medicine can be considered as well.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate
•       Solid background in cellular or molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related fields.
•       A publication and leadership record.
•       Excellent analytical skills
•       Good command of English

Preferred qualifications further include one or more of the following
•       Experience in developing animal models
•       Expertise in microscopy or other imaging method
•       Knowledge and ability in cell labeling (e.g. with transfection techniques)
Offer:
IBMI/CBI offers a stimulating multi-national research environment focused on top-quality research and the career development of its members and promotes creativity, innovation and collegiality. We offer training opportunities, comprehensive research facilities and multiple opportunities for leadership and for collaborative work. Initial employment duration and salary compensation will depend on applicants´ qualification and it is open to negotiation.

We welcome and are looking forward to receiving your application (in English) via email with the indication of “Cellular Biologist” in the subject line.

Zsuzsi Öszi
zsuzsanna.oeszi@tum.de
Technische Universität München
München