Characterization of tumor parameters after photon and proton radiation

The position is embedded in a cooperation project within the NCRO (National Center for Radiooncology) including research groups in Heidelberg and Dresden.

• imaging (MRI, PET, ultrasound) and image processing of tumor micromilieu parameters of experimental tumors in vivo after radiation with photons and protons
• implementation of experimental proton radiation and setup development
• histological stainings and fluorescence microscopy
• working in cooperation with partners: mathematical modeling of vascular structures, 3D-histology

Weitere Informationen

Unternehmen

Helmholtz Gemeinschaft

Bereich/Abteilung

The Institute of Radiooncology

Abschlussart

Dissertation

Ansprechpartner/in

For further information, please contact Mrs. Beate Beger, Tel.: +49 351 458 7432.

Branche

Forschung und Entwicklung

Anforderungen

• graduate Diploma or Master in biophysics, biotechnology, medical physics, biology, medicine (or related field) with very good or good marks and affinity to find technical solutions
• previous experience in tumor biology, radiation physics, medical technology is desirable
• interest in translational studies on experimental tumors including readiness to perform in vivo experiments (FELASA B)
• very good communication skills
• ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research team
• motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research
• willingness to work outside core time
• proficiency in spoken and written English

Zusatzinformationen

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V. (HZDR) has an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for research in the sectors health, energy and matter with more than 1,100 employees. HZDR is a member of Germany`s largest research organisation – Helmholtz Association (HGF). Further information can be found at http://www.hzdr.de.

The position will be available from May 2016. The employment contract is limited to three years. The salary is based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund (E13), with a starting salary corresponding to 50 % of full-time scientist position. The place of work is Dresden.

Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates,…) by 15 March 2016 via Online application

https://www.hzdr.de/db/!BewerbungS1?pNid=490&pJid=488&pLang=en

Equal opportunities are an integral part of our personnel policy, we therefore particularly welcome applications from qualified women. Severely disabled persons are given priority where applicants are equally qualified.

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Personnel Department
PO Box 51 01 19
01314 Dresden