Mri Scientist

**MRI Scientist (M/F/d)**:

- Employer- Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)- Location- Berlin (DE)- Salary- E13- Closing date- 8 Jun 2024- Discipline
Biomedicine
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
PhD
Sector
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POSTDOC / SCIENTIFIC STAFF

**MRI Scientist (M/F/d)**

**Team**:Animal Phenotyping

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.
- 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**:

- Ph.D. in a relevant field with at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience, or M.S. with at least 5 years of relevant MR laboratory research experience.
- extensive experience with MRI
- experience with other in vivo imaging modalities (optical, US, and SPECT, PET, CT) is an advantage
- hands-on proficiency in small animal handling, anesthesia, and imaging
- ideally, experience with animal procedures, including injections, blood/tissue sampling, and basic surgical procedures
- experience with image data visualization and analysis using dedicated software
- knowledge and skills in image data processing and machine-learning techniques are advantageous

**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

**Salary**

Remuneration will be according to the TVöD Bund, depending on the personal requirements, up to the fee group E13.

**Employment volume**

Full Time

**Desired starting date**

2024-06-01 00:00:00

**Limitation**

Fixed Term The position is available immediately and is initially for 3 years with the option of extension.

**Application period**

May 10, 2024

**Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

**Contact**
Arnd Heuser
Animal Phenotyping

MDC Berlin-Buch
Robert-Rössle-Straße 10
13125 Berlin