Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department Life Science Nanomicrosystems
Institute:
Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research
Country:
Germany
Research Field:
Biomedical engineering, biophysics, biochemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology
Posted Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 15, 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Offer Start Date:
May 01, 2026
Postdoc in the field of Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnostics
Project Description:
- With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
- At the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research scientists (f/m/d) from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, immunology, medicine and IT develop innovative radiopharmaceuticals and novel tools for functional characterization, improved imaging and personalized treatment of tumors.
- The Department Life Science Nanomicrosystems is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) in the field of Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnostics.
- The projects are embedded in a QuBiopsy consortium employing multimodal, multiscale imaging, integrating complementary quantum imaging techniques to enable precise detection of early cancer dissemination in complex biological environments. The projects rely on multidisciplinary scientific approaches combining cutting-edge quantum magnetometry with state-of-the-art translational biomedica.
Your tasks
- Formulating scientific objectives and hypotheses within the project
- Selection of the portfolio of the magnetic materials and synthesis strategies
- Continuous update on the scientific literature in the field of study
- Synthesis and specific functional modification of the nanoparticles
- Data recording and managing according to good scientific practice
- Evaluation and interpretation of the experimental results
- Building a collaboration within a consortium
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Completed PhD in the field of biomedical engineering, biophysics, biochemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology or comparable natural science
- Relevant professional experience in the specified area
- Experience in the field of synthesis and biomedical applications of the magnetic nanomaterials, imaging, bioassays
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Limitation: 31 March 2028
Benefits:
- A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
- Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
- Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
- We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
- Numerous company health management offerings
- Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
- An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- cover letter,
- CV,
- diplomas/transcripts, etc.
How to apply:
- We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
The Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research (IRCR) at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) develops novel radiolabeled substances for cancer diagnostics and therapy. It focuses on molecular imaging (PET/CT/MRT) and targeted endoradionuclide therapies, covering the entire process from chemical synthesis to clinical applications
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