MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR MOLEKULARE ZELLBIOLOGIE UND GENETIK (MPI-CBG)

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the adjacent Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) are basic research institutes that pursue a mission to advance multiscale biological discovery through innovative and cutting-edge mathematics, physics, and computation. Currently about 500 employees from over 50 countries work at the institute in a highly collaborative and curiosity-driven environment. MPI-CBG has twice been awarded the title “Best Place to Work” (Academia and postdocs) by the journal “The Scientist”. Employees appreciate the collegial atmosphere, as well as the family-friendly and flexible working conditions. The official language of the institute is English.

WORKING FIELD:

The Nanoscale Optical Bioimaging group aims at developing innovative optical microscopy techniques to create new tools for studying biology processes in real time at nanoscale resolution. The group utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining ideas from different fields of natural sciences including chemistry, physics and engineering.
Your Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated hard- and software development engineer to join our group. You will support a variety of different developments in the field of nanoscale optical microscopy. The successful candidate will:

• Provide expertise in mechanical engineering and programming to build custom optical setups.
• Design and construct optomechanical components for cutting-edge optical microscopy developments.
• Support and train students at various levels of expertise, from master’s to Ph.D. students in engineering and programming.
• Maintenance and support for custom built optical setups.
• Lab organisation, ordering and indexing of materials, safety documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields
• Experience in mechanical design.
• Expertise in software development.
• Good level of the English language is required.

Desirable Skills:

• Expertise in electronic engineering.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages.
• Expertise in optical engineering focussed on optical microscopy.
• Experience with hardware description language (VHDL, Verilog, …).

Please refer the Job description for details