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Employer

The Center for Molecular biology of the University of Heidelberg (ZMBH) and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg are world-renowned research institutions for basic and applied research in molecular, cellular and cancer biology. Both institutions are located close to the city center of the historical town of Heidelberg with its famous castle.

The laboratory of Prof. Knop at the ZMBH and DKFZ is working at the interface of experimental cell biology, systems biology, microscopic methods and instrument development.

The group is looking for a postdoc or experienced research scientist, with specialization in optics instrumentation and light microscopy. The jobholder will set up state of the art fluorescence microscopes for various applications in the lab, such as single molecule time-resolved lifetime and diffusion imaging to high content and throughput functional imaging. Moreover, a strong focus will be on own projects that relate to the design and development of new microscopes incorporating novel concepts for the functional imaging of biological specimen, in particular single cells, in basic and applied research.

General Competences

• Bachelor degree in a technical field (Applied physics, Optical, Electrical or Biomedical engineering)
• Master degree or equivalent (Diploma) in science (Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry,….)
• Proficient in English (both speaking and writing)
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities (supervision of students on different levels and technical staff)
• Well organized and able to work independently in an interdisciplinary environment

Specific competences

Several years of experience in the field of light microscopy development (i.e. a PhD thesis or more than 3-4 years of relevant work experience) and proven record (publications or patents) in construction and design of optical, electronic, mechanical and software components and systems related to advanced light microscopy of biological specimen (e.g. light sheet microscopy, confocal scanning and super resolution fluorescence microscopy or related techniques). Profound knowledge in various software and programming languages (LabView, Arduino, SolidWorks, Matlab, Ray tracing software, ….)