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Microscopy and Image Analysis Specialist

Department of Internal Medicine / Infectious and
Respiratory Diseases / Research Lab / CC12

High-end light microscopic techniques as well as subsequent big data processing and machine-learning based analysis is playing a central role in biomedical research. Within the activities of the collaborative research network (SFB-TR 84, Innate Immunity of the Lung), the newly founded Development Center for Multidimensional Imaging (Charité - Zeiss), and the Charité research center 3R, imaging based investigations of three-dimensional human tissue and organoid models aim to reveal basic (patho-)physiological mechanism in infection and immunity. For strengthening this area, the Hocke Lab (Molecular Imaging of Immunoregulation) offers a postdoctoral position with strong emphasis on high-end imaging.

Your area of responsibility:
Responsible running of an advanced microscopic environment including the following techniques:

• Spectral microscopy (confocal, FRET, FLIM), super-resolution (PALM, STORM, SIM), live-cell and -tissue imaging, perspectively (lattice) light sheet
• Development of new imaging techniques and applications for the research field with industrial partners
• Digital image processing / analysis including automation by machine / deep learning
• Cell and tissue preparation, infection / stimulation
• Education of young scientists, guidance of thesis candidates

Your profile:

• A passion for imaging is a prerequisite!
• PhD thesis in a relevant field (life-science, medicine etc.) and at least 3 years job experience in the field
• Very solid background in advanced light microscopy including image analysis
• Profound knowledge in programming and development of machine / deep learning based tools is a strong asset
• Capability to setup new microscope systems and courage to develop new imaging techniques
• Strong experience in cell culture, handling tissue samples, and vector cloning procedures
• High degree of scientific accuracy with skills to establish scientific workflows and procedures
• Skills in educating young scientists, good team player, and wish to push the field forward
• Open for working in an infectious disease lab and to handle pathogens on a biosafety 2 level