Postdoc in the field of Raman Spectroscopy and Image Analysis in Translational Oncology
Kennziffer: 2025-0150
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- Clinical Cooperation Unit "Applied Tumor Immunity"
„Forschen für ein Leben ohne Krebs“ – das ist unsere Aufgabe am Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrum. Wir erforschen, wie Krebs entsteht, erfassen Krebsrisikofaktoren und suchen nach neuen Strategien, die verhindern, dass Menschen an Krebs erkranken. Wir entwickeln neue Methoden, mit denen Tumore präziser diagnostiziert und Krebspatient:innen erfolgreicher behandelt werden können. Jeder Beitrag zählt – ob in der Forschung, in der Administration oder der Infrastruktur. Das macht unsere tägliche Arbeit so bedeutungsvoll und spannend.
At the earliest date possible, the Clinical Cooperation Unit "Applied Tumor Immunity" at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) in Heidelberg is looking for a
A position has opened for a highly motivated researcher in the dynamic multidisciplinary team – comprising wet-lab scientists, physicians, and computational scientists – of the Applied Tumor Immunity Clinical Cooperation Unit headed by Prof. Dr. Dirk Jäger.
You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and clinical trials and to make a significant impact on deciphering the tumor immune microenvironment.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Develop/apply image analysis pipelines for processing histological, immunofluorescence, and multiplex imaging data
- Develop/apply ML/DL models for image analysis, including segmentation, classification, object detection, etc.
- Design, develop, and maintain custom scripts and software to automate tasks and streamline workflows
- Perform tissue image analysis using digital pathology software (e.g., HALO, QuPath) for the quantitative assessment of histological and immunofluorescence data
- Perform imaging spectroscopy measurements (e.g., Raman) on tissue samples to characterize biochemical signatures
- Apply chemometric and multivariate statistical techniques for spectral classification and interpretation
- Work closely with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists in a multidisciplinary team
- Thrive on meeting challenges and insist on high-quality deliverables
- Document workflows, write reports, and contribute to scientific publications
- Stay current with advancements in the aforementioned fields, and apply new techniques to ongoing projects
- Present research findings at conferences and contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and grant applications
Ihr Profil:
- A master's or PhD in computer science, computational biology, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with computational techniques for image and spectral data analysis, including ML/DL
- Experience with imaging spectroscopy (e.g., Raman), including data acquisition, processing, and interpretation
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc.) for data analysis and pipeline development
- Ability to work independently, but also within our multidisciplinary research environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Track record of relevant research publications in journals/conferences or comparable experience in an industry setting
- Prior experience in cancer research, immunology, or translational biomedical sciences is a plus
- Prior experience with digital pathology software, e.g., HALO, QuPath, is a plus
Your CV and cover letter outlining your accomplishments and prior experience (relevant to the ad) must be included in your application. Please include the contact information of 2–3 referees who can attest to your academic and/or professional qualifications.
Unser Angebot:
- Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau
- Vergütung nach TV-L inkl. betrieblicher Altersvorsorge und vermögenswirksamer Leistungen
- 30 Tage Urlaub
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Möglichkeit zur mobilen Arbeit und Teilzeitarbeit
- Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld
- Nachhaltig zur Arbeit: Vergünstigtes Deutschland-Jobticket
- Unser betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement bietet ein ganzheitliches Angebot für Ihr Wohlbefinden
- Entfalten Sie Ihr volles Potenzial: Zugang zum DKFZ International Postdoc Program und dem DKFZ Career Service mit gezielten Angeboten für Ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern Ihre Talente
Sie sind interessiert?
Dr. Lea Schweßinger
Telefon: +49 (0)6221/56-34250
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