MRI Scientist (m/f/d)
Berlin-Buch | Max Delbrück Center
The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.
The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.
The APP is a comprehensive preclinical phenotyping platform that performs MRI, micro-CT, high frequency ultrasound imaging, photoacoustic imaging, and a variety of in vivo optical imaging techniques.
The position will focus on the application of MRI to provide structural, microstructural and physiological data for preclinical disease models. We seek a highly motivated scientist with extensive MRI experience to advance preclinical MRI and support MDC research groups.
Job Description
The scientist (m/f/d) will develop and apply advanced MR imaging and data analysis techniques to address research questions in multiple therapeutic areas with potential for clinical translation.
- perform in vivo and ex vivo imaging experiments using a Bruker BioSpect 3T MRI scanner
- conduct daily studies, including coordination with other researchers and comparative medicine staff
- ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment
- acquire, store, and analyze imaging data
- maintain electronic records of experimental procedures
- management of the scanner
Requirements
The ideal candidate (m/f/d) will have an advanced degree in MRI, be able to handle anesthetized rodents, adjust imaging parameters, and troubleshoot scanner problems. The successful candidate (m/f/d) will be involved in the application of novel methods and must demonstrate a keen awareness of image acquisition, animal handling, laboratory skills, image analysis and data visualization to advance imaging techniques.
Clear and concise communication skills are required to communicate with the various research groups. The candidate (m/f/d) is also expected to have excellent writing and presentation skills.
We offer
- international working environment with communication in English and German
- interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
- Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
- Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
- On-campus health and fitness center
You also benefit from:
- a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
- flexible working hours and childcare support
- an idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
- a secure job
- Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
- additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics advice at the workplace
- the possibility of mobile working
- free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus
