Öffentlicher Dienst: PostDoc – Quantifying Sperm Dynamics in Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen von gesucht
Öffentliches Dienst: PostDoc in Jülich zur Quantifizierung von Spermadynamik
Das Forschungszentrum Jülich in Nordrhein-Westfalen sucht eine*n Postdoc für die spannende Forschung zur Quantifizierung von Spermadynamik. Die Stelle ist Teil einer agilen Forschungsgruppe, die eng mit Industriepartnern zusammenarbeitet. Diese Partner liefern frische Spermienzellen und nutzen moderne Datentechnologien, darunter KI-basierte Bildanalyse.
In diesem innovativen Projekt werden zunächst Videomikroskopie-Experimente mit fluoreszenzmarkierten Spermien durchgeführt. Diese Experimente sollen helfen, quantitative Modelle zu entwickeln, die dann getestet werden. Zu den Aufgaben gehören die Anpassung bestehender DNA-Markierungsprotokolle, das Durchführen von Mikroskopie-Experimenten unter kontrollierten Bedingungen und die Entwicklung von Modellen in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Team.
Der ideale Kandidat oder die ideale Kandidatin bringt ein starkes Interesse für interdisziplinäre Projekte mit, die Physik und Biologie kombinieren. Ein abgeschlossener Master und eine Promotion in Biophysik, Biologie oder verwandten Disziplinen sind erforderlich. Zudem sind gute Englischkenntnisse sowie eine hohe Selbstständigkeit und Engagement von großer Bedeutung.
Jülich bietet ausgezeichnete Forschungsbedingungen: international renommierte Infrastruktur, eine freundliche Arbeitsumgebung und die Möglichkeit, an internationalen Konferenzen und Projekttreffen teilzunehmen. Auch die Flexibilität im Arbeitszeitmodell ist gegeben, was eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance unterstützt.
Die Stelle ist zunächst auf zwei Jahre befristet, mit der Aussicht auf Verlängerung. Die Vergütung erfolgt nach TVöD-Bund, abhängig von Qualifikationen und Aufgabenbereich. Bewerbungen von Personen aus vielfältigen Hintergründen sind besonders willkommen. Bei Fragen steht das International Advisory Service zur Verfügung, um internationalen Mitarbeitenden den Einstieg zu erleichtern.
Werfen Sie einen Blick auf diese einmalige Gelegenheit, Teil eines zukunftsorientierten und wichtigen Projekts zu werden!
Offer DescriptionWork group:IAS-2 – Theorie der Weichen Materie und BiophysikArea of research:Scientific / postdoctoral postsJob description:Your Job:This work will be performed as part of an agile team unified by a common goal: An Industry partner from semen production provides fresh sperm cells and pre-analysis. A second industry partner from data sciences provides data management and AI based Image analysis, an internal simulations group working on quantitative models to reproduce and predict experimental data, and an internal experiments group (You+Supervisor+support by lab). These collaborations enable practically relevant and breakthrough results.
This team goal requires initially videomicroscopy of X-Y fluorescently labeled sperm cells to develop a quantitative model. Once established, predicted separation mechanisms need to be tested.You will perform these experiments. Your tasks will include:
Adapt existing DNA labeling protocols to our Workflow
Performing microscopy experiments on sperm dynamics under various controlled environmental conditions
Merging experimental results, simulations, and literature for optimal conditions inducing movement differences, in collaboration with the team
Testing proposed separation techniques
Participation in conferences in Germany and abroad (incl. presenting your research results)
Travel to industry partners to learn and set up on-site research
Preparing scientific publications and project reports
Your Profile:
Strong motivation for an interdisciplinary project that combines physics and biology together with simulation and data science and practical relevance
A master`s degree or diploma and subsequent PhD in biophysics, biology, biochemistry, or other relevant discipline
Excellent written and spoken English skills
High degree of independence and commitment
Experience in relevant work tasks are advantageous but not mandatory: Wet-Lab work, ideally with sperm cells and/or labelling, Different forms of microscopy, Programming
Our Offer:We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH: As one of Europe’s largest and most multidisciplinary research centres, Forschungszentrum Jülich provides access to world-class infrastructure and a vibrant international scientific community.
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT: Work in an experienced and friendly international research team with strong expertise in biophysics and soft matter.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION: Benefit from direct integration into a science-industry collaboration with practical relevance
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING: Leverage cutting-edge computational resources, including access to top European supercomputers on site.
STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE: Enjoy excellent scientific and technical infrastructure – both within the group and across the entire research campus.
NETWORKING: Participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time (
), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
WORK-LIFE BALANCE: The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years but with the prospect of extension
FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website:
The monthly salaries in euros can be found here:
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In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.Where to apply E-mailkarriere@fz-juelich.de WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Forschungszentrum Jülich Country Germany City Jülich GeofieldContact CityJülich WebsiteStreetWilhelm-Johnen-Straße Postal Code52428 E-Mailinfo@fz-juelich.de Phone+49 2461 61-0 Fax+49 2461 61-8100STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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