Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Brain Research invites applications for the Scitient position in Neurosciences. The Institute is a research institute focused on understanding the brain.
Duration: 2 years (limited)
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- development and implementation of novel optical methods
- selection and setting up of optical systems
- theoretical and practical training of institute members
- support of the scientists during their work on the microscopes
Requirements:
- applicant must hold Masters, Diploma or higher degree in physics or life sciences
- applicant must possess excellent knowledge of principles and methods of optics and microscopy (including fluorescence, confocal microscopy, contrast enhancing methods for transmission microscopy, properties of light sources and detectors); extensive experience with commercial microscopes, in particular with confocal laser scanning microscopes; designing, implementing and maintaining optical systems; characterizing optical system and microscopes as well as carrying out quality control on microscopes;
- applicant must have experience in data analysis (image analysis) in a programming language (preferably Matlab); software for image processing
- applicant must be fluent in English and German
Desirables:
- PhD in physics or life sciences
- Experience with biological research (neuroscience); imaging; two-photon excited fluorescence and / or harmonic generation and/or super resolution microscopes and/or biological samples; experience with additional physiological techniques
- Knowledge of electronics, e.g. for device control
Application:
Application letter must include:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- References
- Send applications preferably via E-mail to HR@brain. mpg.de
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Organization | Max Planck Institute for Brain Research |
Fellowship Level | Scientist |
Country | Germany |
Subject areas | Neurosciences, Life Sciences, Physics |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | April 30th 2017 |
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