Staff Scientist - Veterinary/Pathology/Biology (f/m/x)
Full time39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
The Core Facility Pathology & Tissue Analytics (CF-PTA) offers state of the art technical and professional services in pathology and microscopy for all aspects of tissue based research individualized to project needs. With many years of experience, we continuously engage in method development and offer assessment of tissue pathology.
We are looking for a highly motivated Veterinary staff scientist (f/m/x) to join our team.
If you enjoy working in collaboration at the cutting edge of science and you want to develop a working knowledge of state-of-the-art methods in histopathology, this full time position may be for you.
"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."
Your tasks
- Morphological-molecular analysis of tissues in clinical and preclinical settings with special expertise in laboratory animal pathology
- Histopathological diagnosis and preparing scientific reports of challenging interdisciplinary research projects
- Development and application of new sophisticated methods in tissue-based analysis to provide services to researchers utilizing state-of-the-art histotechnology (e.g. spatial biology) advanced microscopy and digital AI-based image analysis
- Train and supervise researchers/students in research techniques, microscopy (confocal and non-confocal microscope) systems, data analysis software
- Collaborate with scientists across multiple departments and other core facilities to help develop analysis and visualization tools for biological imaging data
Your profile
- PhD or Master’s degree with 5+ years of post-degree relevant and productive work experience in veterinary medicine, biology, medicine or related fields
- Knowledge in laboratory animal diagnostics with special expertise in working with mouse models
- Expert skills in histopathology, immunohistochemistry and morphological - molecular analysis of tissues and a passion to develop and implement state of the art tools (e.g spatial transcriptomics)
- Strong motivation, scientific curiosity and commitment to scientific excellence
- Hands-on expertise in advanced microscopy and digital image analysis
- Competence in constructive communication (German and English) in a top-tier multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to set goal-oriented priorities, structured work organisation and team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and highly-qualified environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service
- Prior working experience in a core facility setting is an advantage
Benefits
- Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
- Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
Interested in applying?
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- Contact details for at least two referees
