MPI for Brain Research: Scientist position in Neurosciences 1647 views

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