Institute for Nanophotonics Goettingen e.V.
Department of Optical Nanoscopy
Since its founding in 1987, the Institute for Nanophotonics Goettingen has been a pioneer in the
transfer of application-oriented research between science and industry. The activities range
from the development of novel laser measurement techniques, product refinement using lasers,
the development of new beam sources to applications in the life sciences and medical
technology.
Our group uses the light emission of living cells for imaging that is generated by the process of
bioluminescence. We apply a fully genetically encodable bioluminescence system to create
autonomously glowing cells and improve the brightness of this system in different types of
target cells. Besides camera- and microscopy-based bioluminescence imaging methods, the
use of newly developed optical fibers will be explored to detect bioluminescence signals in large
specimens at greater depths. Different model samples, ranging from embedded cells to a living
organism, will be used. • Development and improvement of bioluminescent probes
• Preparation of biological samples
• Bioluminescence imaging • Master's degree in biochemistry, biology, life science or a related subject • Interdisciplinary team in a cutting-edge research area at the interface of biology, physics,
medicine and materials science
• Extensive and modern equipment
• Excellent integration into the Goettingen campus