Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenetics: PhD student; Bio-imaging 1334 views

Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenetics invites applications for a PhD student position in neurogenetics with emphasis on quantitative bio-imaging.

Benefits:

Selected candidate will learn the following:

• Advanced imaging modalities to study biological samples.
• Design and implementation of bio-image analysis workflows including data management, image analysis, and data mining.
• Computational imaging, analytical methodologies, and algorithms.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold Diploma/Master’s degree in Biology (or related) or in Physics with a keen interest in biology.
• Applicant must have previous experience of working in a lab environment; interested in working with laboratory mice and must be highly motivated.
• Applicant must be capable of conducting independent research with a proactive attitude.
• Applicant must possess proficiency in English (both written and oral). Knowledge of German is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Applicants having experience in microscopy, image processing, image analysis, pattern classification, and data mining will have advantage.
• Programing experience will be an asset.

Application

Applications must include:

• CV
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Contact details of 3 referees who are familiar with the candidate.
• Submit all materials preferably in electronic form as a single *pdf file via email to peter.mombaerts@gen.mpg.de