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Max Planck Institute

PhD in Photonics, Microscopy, and Neuroscience for Open-Source Light-Sheet Microscopes Max Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin in Germany

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD position with salary at 75% TVöD E13. The position is affiliated with the IMPRS Physics from Light to Life / IMPRS Physics and Medicine and based in a strong interdisciplinary research environment.

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Germany

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Max Planck Institute

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Biology
Microscopy
Software Engineering
Neuropsychology
Integrable Systems
Photonic
Physics

About this position

PhD position available at the interface of photonics, microscopy, and neuroscience in the research environment of the Max Planck Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM), the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen.

The project focuses on open-source light-sheet microscopes for cleared human tissue samples and contributes to the international mesoSPIM initiative. Research directions may include optical design, mechanical design, tissue clearing, software development, system integration, data analysis, and user training.

This is a funded PhD position with a salary of 75% TVöD E13. The earliest start date is January 1, 2027. The position is embedded in the IMPRS Physics from Light to Life / IMPRS Physics and Medicine training environment in Erlangen, Germany.

Applicants with a background or strong interest in photonics, microscopy, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, biology, or related quantitative fields may be a good fit. The post does not mention a specific deadline in the text provided, so applicants should check the application portal promptly.

Apply via the IMPRS application portal. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Funding details

PhD position with salary at 75% TVöD E13. The position is affiliated with the IMPRS Physics from Light to Life / IMPRS Physics and Medicine and based in a strong interdisciplinary research environment.

What's required

Applicants should have a relevant background and interest in photonics, microscopy, neuroscience, or related quantitative/engineering fields. Depending on the candidate's background, the project may involve optical and mechanical design, tissue clearing, software development, system integration, data analysis, and user training. The post does not specify degree prerequisites beyond the PhD application context.

How to apply

Apply through the IMPRS application portal. For questions, contact Fabian Voigt by email. Review the linked project information before submitting the application.

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