PhD Student (gn*) Biology, Biomedical Imaging, Biochemistry, Physics
Fixed-term of 3.5 years | part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to TV-L/salary group 13 | Clinic for Radiology/Translational Radiology Group and Experimental Magnetic Resonance Group | Job ID: 10754
We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.
To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific support at the Clinic for Radiology!
We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our interdisciplinary research team working on multimodal imaging of inflammation and cancer using shape- and size-tunable self assemblies (aza-BODIPYI) as contrast agents. This project is part of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC“Insight - Multiscale imaging of organ-specific inflammation” and aims to develop and apply advanced imaging tools to study immune cell dynamics in murine models of inflammation and cancer.
More about our work can be found here .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing multimodal and multiscale in vitro and in vivo imaging (FRI, PAI/MSOT, MRI) of immune cell behavior using novel nanostructured contrast agents
Labeling and tracking immune cells in cell culture and murine models of inflammation and cancer
Conducting histological analysis for validation and correlation of imaging results
Analyzing imaging data and contributing to the interpretation of immune-related processes
Participating in the CRC 1450 graduate school and presenting research findings at internal meetings and international conferences
REQUIREMENTS
* A master’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Imaging, Biochemistry, Physics, or a related field
* A strong interest in biomedical imaging, contrast agent development, immune cell tracking, and data analysis
* Experience with imaging techniques or in vivo experimental models is beneficial
* Motivation for scientific work and willingness to contribute to an interdisciplinary team
* Good English communication skills (spoken and written); German skills are advantageous
For further information, please contact
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Max Masthoff, T, or Univ.-Prof. Dr. Cornelius Faber, T.
Apply now via our career portal until 07.09.2025.
Formal applications should include
Motivation letter (1 page)
CV
Certificates
Field of expertise
A reference letter is welcome
BENEFITS
* Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits
Exciting Projects
* Professional Development and Training
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration
* Part of Research Innovation
* Additional Benefits
(*gn=gender neutral)
The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.
Universitätsklinikum Münster
* Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude D5
* 48149 Münster
* www.ukm.de