PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Superresolution Fluorescence Microscopy

The Department of Optical Nanoscopy focuses its research on the Nobel Prize winning field of superresolution fluorescence microscopy and develops novel methods and devices to overcome Abbe’s diffraction barrier. With its optical resolution down to a few nanometers, optical nanoscopy provides fantastic possibilities to gain insight into structures and ongoing processes in living cells on the molecular scale which is one of the keys to the understanding of diseases.

To strengthen our team we are seeking cadidates for

PhD position (m/f/d) in physics

and

postdoctoral position (m/f/d)

in the field of superresolution fluorescence microscopy at the earliest possible date. The project-related positions are initially limited to 3 years (PhD) and 2 years (PostDoc) and will be paid in accordance with German TV-L (66.67% (PhD) / 100% (PostDoc)).

Your responsibilities:

    • Experimental and in part theoretical work on the design, realization and application of new methods and devices in the field of superresolution fluorescence microscopy (e. g. STEDMINFLUXGSDIM)
    • Participation in cooperation projects
    • Publication and presentation of results in international scientific journals and at conferences
    • The successful postdoctoral candidate will additionally supervise PhD students.

Your qualifications (PhD position):

    • Master of Science or equivalent degree in physics or a related field
    • Preferably strong background in optics/microscopy and basic knowledge of programming
    • Good command of spoken and written English
    • High degree of commitment and motivation as well as interest in interdisciplinary research

 Your qualifications (postdoctoral position):

    • PhD in physics or a related field
    • Strong background in optics/microscopy and basic knowledge of programming
    • Good command of spoken and written English
    • Independent, structured and team-oriented working style and communication skills

 We offer:

    • Interdisciplinary team working in a cutting-edge research area at the interface of physics, biology, medicine and materials science
    • Extensive state-of-the-art equipment
    • Excellent integration into the Goettingen Campus

Applications of female candidates are particularly welcome. Severely disabled persons with equal qualification and aptitude are given preferential consideration.

If we have sparked your interest, please send your detailed application in pdf-format to: karriere@ifnano.de

For further information about the positions, do not hesitate to contact us: Tatjana Kasten (tatjana.kasten@ifnano.de), Institut fuer Nanophotonik Goettingen e. V., Hans-Adolf-Krebs-Weg 1, D-37077 Goettingen, phone: +49 (0)551/5035-35, webpage: www.ifnano.de

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