PostDoc Position in Metabolic Phenotyping of Cancer (m/f/d)

15.01.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for a PostDoc position. The candidate will be working on metabolic phenotyping of cancer using hyperpolarized 13C magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The PostDoc position is embedded in the Translational Oncologic Imaging group led by Dr. Irina Heid and Prof. Dr. Rickmer Braren and is a part of a multicenter consortium funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) entitled “Revolutionizing cancer imaging through quantum technologies” (QuE-MRT).

Your responsibilities:
- Generation and characterization of preclinical mouse- and patient-derived in vivo models of renal and pancreatic cancer
- Preclinical structural/metabolic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with hyperpolarized 13C-substances, treatment studies, computational analysis of multimodal imaging data and corresponding histological samples
- In vitro and in vivo analysis of tumor cells and tissue samples, isotopic labeling flux analysis, mass spectrometry imaging

Your profile:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Oncology
- Experience in biomedical imaging and/or animal experimental work is mandatory
- Team spirit, willingness to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- High self-motivation, independent work style, strong organizational skills
- Very good English and communication skills are a prerequisite

We offer:
- Highly interdisciplinary, well-equipped, state-of-the-art research environment within the Klinikum rechts der Isar including a preclinical imaging facility with a 7T preclinical animal MRI and a 3T PET-MRI
- Comprehensive additional training in MRI-based imaging technologies and animal experimental work techniques provided by experienced and qualified colleagues
- Outstanding research opportunities in basic and translational cancer research, support in grant writing, career development courses offered by the TUM ForTe center and TUM Talent Factory for PostDocs
- Situated next to the Alps, Munich is consistently ranked as one of the most enjoyable cities in the world
- Employment by Klinikum rechts der Isar (TV-L E13) for two years with an opportunity to one-year extension

We are looking forward to your application.
Please submit your complete application as one PDF document by e-mail including
• a letter of motivation detailing your research interests
• a curriculum vitae
• certificates and transcripts of academic degrees
• contact information for at least 2 references
The position can be filled starting earliest in February 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Kontakt: Dr. rer. nat. Irina Heid | [email protected]