Staff Scientist for Tissue Clearing & Image Analysis (f/m/x)
Job Description:
At iTERM, we bring together cutting-edge science from biology, chemistry, engineering and computer applications. Our overarching aim is to obtain a holistic view of interconnected biological systems in health and disease.
We develop clearing technologies for cellular level imaging and deep learning algorithms to analyze large imaging and molecular data in a robust and unbiased way. The lab is moving forward to use the data for biofabrication purposes. Our research also has been highlighted by worldwide media including New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Süddeutsche Zeitung. You can find more about us at www.erturk-lab.com.
iTERM is growing rapidly and to further strengthen the setup of our young institute we are looking for highly motivated individuals. We care about diversity, and welcome applications from any background.
Your profile:
- MSc (optionally: PhD) in Life Sciences or Optical Physics or a related field
- Strong background in tissue clearing and/or fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with image analysis automation (Python, FIJI, Deep Learning)
- Fluent in scientific English, optionally also in German
Optional:
- Experience with setting up and administering animal experiments (FELASA B certificate)
Your Tasks:
- Lab support: Maintenance of cutting-edge light-sheet microscopes, managing and ensuring laser safety protocols
- Implementation of tissue-clearing projects / collaborations
- Data analysis support: Help with processing and data storage infrastructure
Optional:
- Interface with our AI team to help with the creation of new analysis pipelines
- Help with writing new animal experiment licenses
Sounds interesting to you? Please see Helmholtz Munich for more information and apply today. If you have any other questions, please write to Stefanie.Reitinger@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.