PhD student in the development of medical sensors (f/m/d)

Chair of Biological Imaging

11.07.2023, Wissenschaftliches Personal

We now seek a highly qualified and motivated PhD student (f/m/d) to design, develop, and test novel optoacoustic sensing platforms for clinical use.

The Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. CBI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 11 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, CBI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.

The Mission:

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of our novel optoacoustic sensing platform for early detection of cardio-metabolic diseases as well as characterization and classification of skin diseases. You will be part of our highly impactful research programs funded by European and national grants. You will plan, design, and manufacture our sensor to be used in clinical trials, work on data acquisition and data analysis. The results of your work will not only accelerate your scientific career, but they are also expected to greatly impact society, improving the quality of life of patients world-wide and yielding a vast potential for commercial exploitation.

Your profile:

The successful applicant must have the following:
• Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
• Experience with electronic circuits design and testing
• Excellent programming skills with MATLAB and C++ (Python is optional)
• Experience with CAD design (AutoCad, Inventor, Solidworks, NI Altium, Eagle) desired but not mandatory
• Experience with optical, mechanical, and chemical sensors including sensor characterization and testing is a plus
• Experience with electronic devices manufacturing processes is a plus but not required
• Excellent academic study record
• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Excellent command of the English language.

Our offer:

We offer you the unique chance to make a difference in future healthcare. At CBI, we strongly believe in scientific excellence and innovation. This is your opportunity to be part of and to advance your career in a world-leading research institute, where bioengineering principles meet today’s challenges in biology, medicine, and environmental health to develop the solutions of tomorrow. CBI provides a highly international, multi-disciplinary environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a dynamic, professional, and highly motivated team within a stimulating environment and gain international exposure through our partners and collaborators across Europe and the world. TUM offers a wide variety of inspiring and challenging PhD programs, which will supplement your research training with outstanding opportunities for career development, continued education and life-long learning.

Situated on the foothills of the Alps, Munich is consistently ranked as one of the most vibrant and enjoyable cities in the world, with an exceptionally high quality of life. Greater Munich is also home to several world-class universities and research institutes, creating a truly inspiring intellectual atmosphere.

The successful applicant will initially have a 3 years for PhD positions contract, with the possibility of extension. Salary will commensurate with work experience and seniority (TV-L E13-75%). To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion, and age. The position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in the event of otherwise essentially equal suitability, ability and professional performance.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application including your letter of motivation, CV and academic transcripts of records preferably in English and in a single PDF file, via email to philipp.koehler@tum.de. Please indicate “PhD student in the development of medical sensors” in the subject line.

For any question, please contact:

Dr. Philipp Köhler
email: philipp.koehler@tum.de
tel.: 089- 4140 9156

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI)
Ismaningerstr. 22
81675 Munich, Germany

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