Postdoctoral fellow in optical imaging instrumentation

We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated postdoctoral fellow (f/m/d) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.

The Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. IBMI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 12 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.
We now seek a highly qualified and motivated Post-doctoral fellow(f/m/x) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.

• The Mission:
• The successful candidate will play a key role in an ambitious research program focused on developing next-generation multimodal imaging systems spanning the mesoscopic to microscopic scale. As part of a major research project and supported by extensive national and international collaborations, this effort seeks to shift the landscape of biological and medical imaging through pioneering, miniaturized, multimodal technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field by contributing to both technological innovation and high-impact biological and medical applications.
• Key Responsibilities & Goals:
• Develop a next generation system for quantitative, real-time multimodal mesoscopic and microscopic imaging.
• Contribute to real-time software development for system control, data acquisition, multimodal image reconstruction, and quantitative analysis workflows.
• Collaborate within a European research consortium and engage with international and national partners across multiple institutions.
• Drive innovation in the design and development of miniaturized imaging technologies.

• The successful applicant must have the following:
• Ph.D. in natural sciences, electrical engineering, physics, optics, medical technology, biomedical computing, or a related discipline.
• Excellent track record of academic achievements.
• Demonstrated writing skills
• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence. Hands on experience with optics, fiber optics, sensors, miniaturized systems design and development.
• Programming skills in C++ and MATLAB; additional relevant programming skills are an advantage.
• Strong teamwork skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Excellent command of the English language.