Postdoc in Optoacoustic Tomography at Helmholtz Zentrum

About The Role

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Optoacoustic Tomography

102976

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier
society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive
innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new
ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munichand
the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich
(TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing
innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal
previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in
medicine, biology, and environmental health.

Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25
countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical
translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art
infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of
innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers
seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x)to develop
the next generation of hand-held multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT)
systems for clinical imaging. This project aims to establish advanced hybrid
optoacoustic and ultrasound imaging technologies with unprecedented image
quality and quantitative performance.

As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning optics, acoustics, electronics,
computation, engineering, physics, medicine, and clinical translation, you will
contribute to technologies that expand the capabilities of clinical
optoacoustic imaging and accelerate their translation toward real-world
healthcare applications.

Join us in shaping the future of biomedical imaging.

Your tasks

Develop next-generation hand-held hybrid optoacoustic and ultrasound

imaging systems with unprecedented image quality and quantitative performance.

Advance clinical imaging solutions for cancer diagnosis and therapy

monitoring, treatment-related toxicity assessment, and cardiometabolic disease
evaluation.

Develop innovative optical, acoustic, electronic, and computational

technologies and components for clinical optoacoustic imaging.

Contribute to internationally visible research programs funded by the

European Union and the German Government.

Collaborate closely with clinical partners and an innovative MedTech

start-up to accelerate technology translation toward healthcare applications.

Publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and

contribute to intellectual property generation.

Help redefine how advanced imaging technologies support diagnosis, therapy

monitoring, and precision medicine.

Your profile

Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,

biomedical engineering, medical technology, optics, mechatronics, computer
engineering, or a related discipline.

Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific

excellence.

Experience in one or more of the following areas: electronics and

microelectronics, optical systems and lasers, ultrasound or sensor
technologies, precision instrumentation, mechanical design and Computer-Aided
Design (CAD), biomedical imaging systems.

Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
Excellent problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary

research.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable qualifications

Experience with optoacoustics, ultrasound imaging, embedded systems,

electronics, image reconstruction, or scientific software development.

This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs
funded by the European Union and the German Government and offers exceptional
opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future
leadership.

If you fulfill 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.

Managing Director Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and
innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a
supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing
to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

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