TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
The Cluster of Excellence "Physics of Life" (PoL) has a vacancy starting January 1, 2026 as
Head of Microscopy, Image Analysis and Biophysics Facilities (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 14 TV-L)
limited until December 31, 2032. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).
The position included the following Tasks:
management of the facilities, including the scientific design and implementation of innovative interdisciplinary research and development projects in the fields of advanced microscopy, biophysical measurements, and image analysis at PoL. This also includes the continuous development of the facilities and expansion of the methodological and technological range of services management and technical guidance of a multidisciplinary team and promotion of internal and external cooperation providing scientific advice on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-performance light microscopy experiments coordinating the smooth operation of the facilities, including instructing users in the operation of the imaging and biophysics facilities; coordinating adjustments, repairs, and maintenance measures scientific organizational tasks such as scientific support for procurement and infrastructure measures; management of the facilities' budget, service contracts, and reporting obligations to institutional stakeholders
Requirements:
university and PhD degree in biophysics, physics, biology, or a similarly suitable field solid experience in advanced imaging, image analysis, and/or biophysical measurement techniques experience in team leadership or research infrastructure management is a big plus excellent communication and team coordination skills service-oriented mindset and ability to support various research projects fluent English skills (spoken and written); German skills are an advantage
We offer: A challenging and varied role in a dynamic, international environment and an innovative team; opportunities for further education and training; flexible working time models that enable you to balance family, career, and caregiving responsibilities; participation in the supplementary pension scheme for public sector employees via the VBL; and the option to purchase a VVO-job ticket.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we look forward to receiving your application, which we ask you to submit by November 5, 2025 (stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal by sending it as a single pdf file to recruiting.pol@tu-dresden.de or to:
TU Dresden, Exzellenzcluster Physics of Life, Herrn Prof. Dr. Otger Campàs, Arnoldstraße 18, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.
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Excellence – A matter close to our hearts
Excellence? Elitism? Opportunity or risk? The Excellence Programme, initially launched in 2005 by the German government has aroused passionate debate right from the start and still has the potential to polarise opinion.
TU Dresden (TUD) looks at it this way: excellence is all about performance and having the right attitude. For everyone here at TU Dresden – one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany since 2012 – it is also a matter very close to our hearts. Firstly because of the extra motivation and impetus generated, and secondly, because of the way we handle this role.
Our vision for the future can be summed up as follows: “Let us become one of the leading centres for research and teaching, with our own individual character and a special talent for networking, able to attract the best minds in Germany and from further afield.” After all, it is a well-known fact that excellence in research and teaching presupposes excellent conditions. Or, to put it figuratively, for excellent crop yields, you need the right soil and weather.
TU Dresden is a comprehensive university with 18 faculties and works in close collaboration with its top performers: three Clusters of Excellence, including the “Centre for Tactile Internet” (CeTI), the Cluster “Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter” (ct.qmat) and the Cluster “Physics of Life” (PoL). The guiding principle here is that strong individual elements become even stronger when they work together.
The vision for the future takes this principle beyond the confines of the university: with the research network DRESDEN-concept ( D resden R esearch and E ducation S ynergies for the D evelopment of E xcellence and N ovelty), TU Dresden has been creating an alliance of research and cultural facilities in the city, an “excellent playground for excellent people”. This bond is unique in Germany and has evolved over many years. It is not necessary to create anything new here, as it is simply a matter of building further storeys on top of an already solid structure. The measures envisaged as part of the DRESDEN-concept contribute to the overall development of TU Dresden and form an integral part of the university strategy.
Excellence is understood and practised in Dresden as an opportunity for the entire university, and in this spirit, TU Dresden takes those measures that lead to excellence – by the university, for the university – in cooperation with colleagues here and all over the world. But at the same time neither elitist nor exclusive. TUD’s excellence comes from the heart – from and for our about 32,400 students, 600 professors and about 8,400 members of staff. In this way, excellence becomes the basis, the objective, the approach and the driving force. And that’s why being a top performer can also be so rewarding and enjoyable.
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