PhD Student (gn*) Biology, Biomedical Imaging, Physics or a related field

Fixed-term of 3 years | Part-time with 65% (25 hours/week) | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Clinic for Radiology / Experimental Magnetic Resonance Group

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific contribution at the Clinic for Radiology!

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our interdisciplinary research team investigating the dynamics of immune cells in cancer. The focus of the project is on single-cell tracking using advanced MRI techniques. As part of the Experimental Magnetic Resonance Group, you will explore immune cell behavior in vivo using time-lapse MRI, intravital microscopy, and histological validation within murine cancer models. We offer an association with the Collaborative Research Centre 1450 “Insight – Multiscale imaging of organ-specific inflammation” graduate school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizing and advancing time-lapse MRI to track individual immune cells in vivo and investigate their intravascular motion in cancer
• Performing intravital microscopy, light sheet fluorescence microscopy and histological validation to complement MRI results
• Participating in collaborative research efforts within CRC1450 Multiscale Imaging and contributing to scientific publications and presentations

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Imaging, Physics, or a related discipline
• A strong interest in in vivo imaging, cell tracking, functional cell analysis, and data interpretation
• Previous experience with imaging techniques or animal models is advantageous
• High scientific motivation and the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Good command of English (written and spoken); German language skills are a plus

For further information, please contact: Priv.-Doz. Dr. Max Masthoff, max.masthoff@ukmuenster.de, or Univ.-Prof. Dr. Cornelius Faber, faberc@uni-muenster.de

More about our group: https://www.medizin.uni-muenster.de/en/nmr/home/

Apply now via our career portal until 02.07.2025.

Formal applications should include:

• Motivation letter (1 page)
• CV
• Certificates
• Field of expertise
• A reference letter is welcome