PhD in Metabolic Imaging of Muscle Metabolism

01.10.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

75% TV-L E13 | temporary (48 months) | Department of Nuclear Medicine

The Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for a PhD position in metabolic imaging. The PhD position supervised by Prof. Dr. Franz Schilling (https://www.professoren.tum.de/en/schilling-franz). The imaging infrastructure located at the Department of Nuclear Medicine (www.schillinglab.com) and the Center for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM, www.translatum.tum.de) provides state-of-the-art imaging instrumentation and consists of a group of scientists working on applications and specific improvements of multimodal imaging. The position is embedded in the DFG research unit HyperMet enabling cutting edge multi-disciplinary research. The aim of this project is to elucidate the underlying metabolic mechanisms of muscle metabolism using advanced methods of metabolic research. In our project we combine transgenic muscle hypertrophy mice models with advanced metabolic imaging techniques.

Your responsibilities:
 Establish imaging biomarkers in a preclinical setting based on magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography to enable a comprehensive characterization n of tissue providing functional, physiological, metabolic, cellular and molecular information beyond anatomical structures
 Implementation and optimization of deuterium and hyperpolarized 13C metabolic MRI for muscle research
 [18F]FDG-PET small animal imaging
 Imaging protocol development, image processing, image analysis
 Presentation and publication of scientific results
 Lay out imaging strategies for early-stage detection, tumor phenotyping and evaluation of response to therapy

Your profile:
 Excellent M.Sc. or equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering or other related subjects
 Previous experience in biomedical imaging is an advantage
 Team spirit, capability of independent self-motivated study
 Very good English and communication skills are a prerequisite
 Experience in basic chemistry, good computer skills and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB) are required

We offer you:
 Well-equipped, state-of-the-art research environment within the Klinikum rechts der Isar
 Workspace in the middle of Munich with excellent research network and excellent public transport connections (option for ‘Job-Tickets’ from MVV, Deutsche Bahn, Meridian and BOB)
 Membership in TUM Graduate School (mandatory)
 You will join the TUM Graduate School, which offers excellent opportunities for career development, continued education, and life-long learning
 Situated next to the Alps, Munich is consistently ranked as one of the most enjoyable cities in the world
 The doctoral candidate will be employed by TUM (75 % TV-L E13) for a total duration of four years. The successful applicant will be enrolled within the TUM Graduate School receiving a structured doctoral training (https://www.gs.tum.de/en/doctorate-at-tum/).


We look forward to your application!

Contact: Prof. Dr. Franz Schilling | 089 / 4140 –4586 | Department of Nuclear Medicine

Please submit your complete application documents by e-mail including
• CV, cover letter, contact details of at least two references
• your preferred starting date.


E-Mail: bewerbung.nuklearmedizin@mri.tum.de


If the candidates’ suitability for the position in question is equal, severely disabled applicants shall be given preference. Interview-related costs can, unfortunately, not be reimbursed.

Kontakt: schilling@tum.de