With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
At the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research scientists (f / m / d) from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, immunology, medicine and IT develop innovative radiopharmaceuticals and novel tools for functional characterization, improved imaging and personalized treatment of tumors.
The Department Life Science Nanomicrosystems is looking for a Postdoc (f / m / d) in the field of Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnostics.
The projects are embedded in a QuBiopsy consortium employing multimodal, multiscale imaging, integrating complementary quantum imaging techniques to enable precise detection of early cancer dissemination in complex biological environments. The projects rely on multidisciplinary scientific approaches combining cutting-edge quantum magnetometry with state-of-the-art translational biomedica.
Your tasks
- Formulating scientific objectives and hypotheses within the project
- Selection of the portfolio of the magnetic materials and synthesis strategies
- Continuous update on the scientific literature in the field of study
- Synthesis and specific functional modification of the nanoparticles
- Data recording and managing according to good scientific practice
- Evaluation and interpretation of the experimental results
- Building a collaboration within a consortium
Your profile
Completed PhD in the field of biomedical engineering, biophysics, biochemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology or comparable natural sciencesRelevant professional experience in the specified areaExperience in the field of synthesis and biomedical applications of the magnetic nanomaterials, imaging, bioassaysMotivation to engage in scientific research and method developmentWillingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary research teamsVery good written and spoken English skillsOur offer
A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environmentScientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunitiesSalary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hoursNumerous company health management offeringsEmployee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate BenefitsAn employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas / transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
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