Location: Bad Nauheim, Germany

External link: https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mnpk/perso/mpibn_w002.nsf/enter

Type: Academic staff

The Position
We are seeking a leader for our imaging service facility that supports the work of the institute’s research
groups and scientists from various collaborating excellence networks. You will have the opportunity to
become deeply involved in a wide array of basic science and translational research projects, cooperating
with investigators in answering their scientific questions.
The service facility/institute currently uses a JEM-1400 Plus transmission electron microscope and various
state-of-the-art confocal laser microscopes.
In line with increasing demands, you will have the chance to significantly expand the facility and pursue
a strategic development of the group within the next years. Therefore, your in-depth knowledge of
state-of-the-art technologies and imaging instruments is required. You will be responsible for
continuously updating the facility, and whenever necessary, for establishing new methodologies.
Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, and optimizing project turn-around
times.
The successful applicant will also be expected to train young scientists in a range of imaging techniques
and provide leadership to the current staff of the service unit.
Your profile
You are an imaging specialist with five or more years of senior laboratory experience in imaging
technologies such as electron and confocal laser microscopy. You have well-developed methodological
skills and a marked interest in the invention of new methods and their application.
Your career plans are on a mid- or long-term perspective, coupled with a deep interest in further
developing and professionalizing our imaging service facility.
A degree in a relevant scientific area or equivalent experience working with imaging techniques such as
electron and/or confocal microscopy is required; PhD strongly preferred.
Our offer
Payment and social benefits will be in accordance with the regulations of the TVöD.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. It seeks to increase the percentage of female
employees in areas where they are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly
encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is also committed to employing more individuals with
disabilities, and disabled applicants are preferred if their qualifications are equal.
Applicants are requested to submit their application (CV, a list of publications, description of their
research experience as well as the names of two or more referees) indicating the reference number
10_2018, in a single pdf
https://elmi.embl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/10_2018_Ausschreibung-Imaging-Specialist.pdf