Leitung des Life Imaging Center (LIC) - Core Facility für Lichtmikroskopie (w/m/d)

Head of the Life Imaging Center (LIC) - Core Facility for Light Microscopy (f/m/d)

University of Freiburg

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Faculty of Biology

Permanent full-time position (up to salary grade E14/A14 )

Application deadline:

6 September 2026

Start date:

At the earliest possible date

Reference no.: The

Life Imaging Center (LIC)

( miap.eu/miap-unit/life-imaging-center/ ) is a core facility at the University of Freiburg, operated in collaboration with

CIBSS - Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies

and the

Faculty of Biology . As a central unit of the university's research infrastructure, the LIC provides cutting-edge imaging services for life sciences and related disciplines. The position is based in the

Faculty of Biology

and combines

operational leadership

with

strategic development

of the LIC.

Independent research activities

are welcome and actively supported. Responsibilities

Operational management of the LIC Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations Coordinating and prioritising user access Establishing and refining quality standards and service concepts Personnel management

Leading and coordinating scientific and technical staff Contributing to staff development and training

Strategic development Conceptual advancement of the LIC as a central microscopy platform Integration of new methods and technologies Strengthening the LIC's profile at

university, national, and international levels Supporting

infrastructure and major equipment proposals

(e.g., DFG, SIBW, state/EU programmes) in a scientific and conceptual capacity

Scientific advice & networking Advising users from diverse disciplines Supporting and co-authoring scientific publications Fostering

interdisciplinary collaboration and community building Teaching microscopy techniques ( 5 SWS )

Optional independent research Opportunity to acquire

third-party funding

for scientific, methodological, or infrastructure-related projects (compatible with LIC leadership duties)

Requirements

Education & expertise Completed

PhD in life sciences, computer science, physics, or a related field Proven scientific expertise in

advanced light microscopy and/or image analysis

Experience Training and instructing users/staff in microscopy techniques Managing

complex research infrastructure or core facilities , including:

Cost and budget planning Equipment procurement and maintenance Quality assurance

Contributions to

publications and/or grant applications Up-to-date knowledge of

current methodological developments in imaging

Skills & competencies Strong

leadership, organisational, and communication skills User- and service-oriented

mindset Strategic thinking

and ability to work

interdisciplinarily Excellent English

and

good German

language skills

We offer

A

permanent leadership position

with high scientific and strategic responsibility Extensive scope for

shaping the future of a core facility An

excellent scientific environment

with close ties to

CIBSS, the Faculty of Biology, and other departments Support for

professional and personal development Family-friendly working conditions

and flexible working hours (within university guidelines) Subject to meeting the relevant civil service requirements, appointment to a

tenured civil service position (A14)

is possible. Alternatively, employment under

public sector collective agreement (TV-L E14)

applies. The position is

unlimited (permanent) . We particularly encourage

applications from women . Application

Submit the following documents

by 6 September 2026 , quoting reference no.

: Cover letter Curriculum vitae List of publications Relevant certificates Contact details of

two referees Application address

(written or electronic):

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kleine-Vehn

Faculty of Biology Schänzlestr. 1 79104 Freiburg Contact for inquiries:

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kleine-Vehn Phone: -2951 Email: General notes: Full-time positions may be split into part-time roles where no legal or operational obstacles exist. Selection follows the

German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) . Applicants with

severe disabilities

receive preferential consideration if equally qualified. Unencrypted email communication may pose risks to confidentiality.