Microscopy Scientist (m/f/x)

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany's leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum's declared aim.

Faculty of Medicine :
Medical Imaging Center
Light Microscopy
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for one

Microscopy Scientist (m/f/x).

The Medical Imaging Center Light Microscopy (MIC-LM) employs a wide range of technologies for imaging and image analysis and is equipped with state-of-the-art microscopes, for example to perform Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM), Photoactivated Localization Microscopy (PALM), and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM). The MIC-LM is integrated in interdisciplinary projects focusing on cell biology, biomedical molecular biology, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, microbiology, and neurobiology. MIC-LM is embedded within the Medical Research Services Core Facilities and actively contributes to various national and international research consortia, fostering an interactive scientific environment.

The MIC-LM is seeking to recruit a highly motivated scientist to join its team and work in a highly stimulating academic research environment. The successful candidate should have a strong background in advanced light microscopy, ideally including super-resolution microscopy, and an interest in the establishment and development of imaging technologies. Remuneration will be based on qualifications and the salary structure of the TV-L (public service tariff scale). The initial contract is limited to three years.

• Establish, apply and support advanced light microscopy techniques including confocal laser scanning microscopy, fluorescence lifetime and super-resolution microscopy, as well as automated microscopy.
• Generate workflows for automated image acquisition and quantitative analysis, including segmentation and machine learning-assisted image processing and data analysis.
• Manage and organize data acquisition and facilitate access to computing resources for image analysis.
• Advise and assist users with experimental planning, execution, and analysis.
• Train staff and users in image acquisition and analysis techniques through workshops and practical courses.
• Maintain microscopes and computer work stations.

• Ph.D. in physics, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or equivalent qualification, with strong expertise in light microscopy.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize microscopy-based experiments using advanced light microscopy techniques.
• Experience in quantitative image analysis and data management, ideally including automated or machine learning-based segmentation approaches.
• Analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and to coordinate collaborative projects.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Fluent in English; German knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

• Team-oriented collaboration in a committed, international and appreciative team
• A friendly and collegial environment
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Challenging and versatile tasks

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.