Technical University of Munich (TUM) Postdoc Positions

1) Postdoctoral fellow in live-cell chemical microscopy and bio-optics (f/m/d)

Posted 27.12.2022

We now seek a highly qualified and motivated Post-doctoral researcher (f/m/d) to drive the development and applications—to push the limits—of our unique label-free metabolic microscopy systems.

The Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. CBI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 11 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, CBI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.

Mid-Infrared Optoacoustic imaging and sensing generate label-free structural and metabolic information about the healthy or diseased state of biological tissues. This project is geared toward system and methodology development and as a member of CBI’s Translational Optoacoustics group, the successful candidate will lead advances to develop live-cell optoacoustic microscopy with label-free molecular contrast for intra-vital metabolic imaging. The goal is to expand the technical abilities and the application scope of vibrational microscopy to study metabolism in living cells and tissues by fast hyperspectral imaging, developing a new chemical-bond-specific imaging modality with no parallel.

Your profile:

The successful applicant must have the following:

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Electrochemistry, Medical Technology, or a related field

• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence

• Outstanding academic track record

• Excellent programming skills (for example: Matlab, LabView, C/C++, Python, etc); particularly in real-world programming

• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment

• Excellent command of the English language.

The following qualifications are considered advantageous:

• Proven experience in experimental research

• Knowledge on microscopy and vibrational spectroscopy

• Practical experience in cell cultures, biological tissues, wet lab, laser-based optical systems, hardware control, data acquisition and synchronization, system development and integration

Our offer:

We offer you the unique chance to make a difference in future healthcare. At CBI, we strongly believe in scientific excellence and innovation. This is your opportunity to be part of and to advance your career in a world-leading research institute, where bioengineering principles meet today’s challenges in biology, medicine, and environmental health to develop the solutions of tomorrow. CBI provides a highly international, multi-disciplinary environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a dynamic, professional, and highly motivated team within a stimulating environment and gain international exposure through our partners and collaborators across Europe and the world. We support career development, continued education, and life-long learning.

Situated on the foothills of the Alps, Munich is consistently ranked as one of the most vibrant and enjoyable cities in the world, with an exceptionally high quality of life. Greater Munich is also home to several world-class universities and research institutes, creating a truly inspiring intellectual atmosphere.

The successful applicant will initially have a 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Salary will commensurate with work experience and seniority (TV-L E13). To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion, and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application including your letter of motivation (1 page maximum), CV, a 200-words summary of one of your research projects, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English and in a single PDF file, via email to cbi.recruitment@tum.de. Please indicate “Postdoctoral fellow in live-cell chemical microscopy and bio-optics” in the subject line.

For any questions, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Pleitez Miguel A.

email: miguel.pleitez@tum.de

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI)

Ismaningerstr. 22

81675 Munich, Germany

Web pages:

https://web.med.tum.de/en/cbi/home/

https://www.translatum.tum.de

https://www.pioneercampus.de

https://www.linkedin.com/company/munichimaging/

https://www.facebook.com/MunichImaging

https://twitter.com/MunichImaging

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Kontakt: miguel.pleitez@tum.de

2) Postdoctoral Research Associate leading our ‚Advanced Water Treatment Research Group’

Posted 23.12.2022

In support of our team, starting March 1, 2023 or later we are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate leading our ‚Advanced Water Treatment Research Group’

In support of our team, starting March 1, 2023 or later we are looking for a full-time

Postdoctoral Research Associate leading our

‚Advanced Water Treatment Research Group’

About us

The Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich is engaged in research activities that are centered around sustainable, energy-efficient urban water and wastewater systems, energy recovery from wastewater and anaerobic technologies, storm water treatment and management, microbial sys-tems, engineered natural treatment systems, advanced water treatment (membrane- and oxidation hybrid pro-cesses), water recycling, and state-of-the-art analytical tools for process control and water quality. The Chair also operates a physico-chemical laboratory, a microbiology laboratory and a trace organic chemical laboratory. The ‘Advanced Water Treatment Group’ is currently engaged in research spanning fundamental aspects of reac-tion kinetics to applications of ozonation, advanced oxidation processes (AOP), and UV-based systems as well as nature-based solutions (including biofiltration and sequential managed aquifer recharge). For further information, please visit our website at https://www.cee.ed.tum.de/sww/startseite/.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:

 Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, water chemistry, or environmental science with emphasis on advanced water treatment processes

 Special knowledge regarding ozonation, advanced oxidation processes, activated carbon filtration as well as combined oxidative and biological processes including nature-based solutions would be an advantage

 Softskills (working experience in interdisciplinary teams; leadership)

Duties and Responsibilities

While becoming a member of a research active team, your responsibilities will consist of:

 Directing the ‚Advanced Water Treatment Research Group’ at the Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering at TUM

 Co-supervision of PhD candidates and master students

 Teaching duties (5 SWS) in the Environmental Engineering program

 Development of your own active research profile as well as joint research projects in collaboration with other research groups at the Chair related to occurrence and transformation of trace organic chemicals in engi-neered and natural water treatment systems and effect-based analysis

 Representation of research activities at national and international meetings

We offer

 Starting as early as March 1, 2023, a fully funded full-time position (temporary academic councilor A13 a. Z.) until February, 28 2026 with option of a further 3-year extension as A13 a. Z. and in the case of a habilitation, a subsequent further extension of 4 years as a temporary senior academic councilor (A14 a. Z.).

 TUM is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be considered preferentially.

 TUM is particularly interested in increasing diversity and is welcoming applications from female and interna-tional scientists.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your application package including a letter of applica-tion and CV via E-mail or regular mail to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg E. Drewes (jdrewes@tum.de).

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Technical University of Munich

Chair of Urban Water Systems Engineering

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg E. Drewes

Am Coulombwall 3

85748 Garching, Germany

Tel. +49 89 289 13713

jdrewes@tum.de

www.cee.ed.tum.de/sww/startseite/

www.tum.de

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3) PhD/postdoctoral position in multi-domain modeling of the neuromuscular system

Posted 22.12.2022

Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich is looking for an outstanding applicant for a postdoctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Sami Haddadin.

About us

Located in the prosperous capital of Bavaria and home to over 39000 students, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of the world’s top universities (top 4 European technical universities in THE World University Ranking, top 50 in Shanghai Ranking, top 10 in Global University Employability Ranking, etc.) and home to one of the most vibrant environments in robotics. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education, and the active promotion of promising young scientists. TUM benefits from the healthy mix of companies and startups of all sizes headquartered in the region and is tightly connected to regional research hospitals. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) is a globally visible interdisciplinary research center for machine intelligence, which is the integration of robotics, artificial intelligence, and perception. Its three central innovation sectors are the future of health, the future of work, the future of the environment, and the future of mobility. More than 60 professors from various TUM faculties cooperate within the framework of MIRMI.

A lighthouse initiative of the MIRMI is the Geriatronics project located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The term Geriatronics refers to the use of robotics, mechatronics, and information technology, in particular machine intelligence, in the fields of gerontology and geriatrics as well as in preventive, outpatient, and inpatient care of the elderly.

Description

We are looking for an outstanding and highly motivated doctoral or postdoctoral (i.e. recently or soon-to-be PhD graduate) researcher to join our team at MIRMI and contribute to the Geriatronics Lighthouse Initiative. This position will give you the opportunity to work on multi-domain modeling of the neuromuscular system with the objective of building up a human digital twin, e.g. for patient monitoring during neurorehabilitation and telemedicine scenarios.

Your work will be integrated with our existing work, including a lumped parameter neuromechanics model and a telemedicine setup with our assistive robot, GARMI. You are expected to develop your own scientific ideas/concepts within the framework of the research project objectives and to communicate them verbally and in writing. We will provide all support for writing papers and will submit to the IEEE conferences EMBC, ICORR, IROS, ICRA, and corresponding journals.

You will work closely with MIRMI team members located in both Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich and will report your research activities and progress within Geriatronics (Project Y). The position may also include duties related to supervising student research work in the area of cardiovascular modeling and integrating your results with the GARMI setup and with the Human Digital Twin group. Your primary working location will be Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Please consider applying if you have a strong background and interest in several of the following areas:

neuromuscular physiology,

molecular biophysics,

systems and control theory, and

analytical and computational mathematics.

We especially seek individuals with additional experience and knowledge in some of the following areas: human neuromechanics, human/robot kinematics and dynamics modeling and model calibration/individualization, sensors (i.e. data collection and processing), programming (Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python), and numerical solvers. Experience with virtual reality rendering engines (e.g., Unreal) is also greatly appreciated.

The position also requires sound verbal and written skills in English.

How to apply?

The following documents are needed for applications:

a motivation letter (1-3 pages) describing (i) yourself, (ii) your research interests, (iii) your qualifications, (iv) your future career goals and research focus, and (v) why you would be a suitable candidate,

a detailed CV,

academic transcripts from your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees,

doctoral degree certificate (for postdoc applicants),

email addresses of at least two references.

Interested applicants should send the necessary documents via email to applications@mirmi.tum.de quoting “PhD/postdoc in multi-domain modeling of the neuromuscular system” in the e-mail subject line. The position will be filled as soon as possible and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Preference will be given to applications received before January 31st, 2023 as a strict deadline.

TUM has been pursuing the strategic goal of substantially increasing the diversity of its staff. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women and from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with equal qualifications. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Technische Universität München

Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence

Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60-62,

80992 München

applications@mirmi.tum.de

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Kontakt: applications@mirmi.tum.de

4) Scientists/Postdocs (m/f/d) and PhD students

Posted 22.12.2022

We are currently looking to fill several positions for Scientists/Postdocs (m/f/d) and PhD students, in the fields of Bioinformatics /Protein engineering/ Biocatalysis. Within an interdisciplinary team at the Chair of Chemistry of Biogenic Resources in cooperation with other groups at TUM the project will focus on the design of sustainable biotechnological production routes of chemicals and food compounds by integration of Hydrogen and CO2 utilization and biomass waste residue conversion. Methods to be applied are Synthetic biology (ultra-high throughput technologies, combined with AI processes), Biocatalysis (enzyme cascades, protein engineering), Bioinformatics (enzyme design and in silico protein engineering), Microfludics (Lab on a chip methods) and Bioprocess engineering (biotransformation, fermentation).

Your profile

• Above-average master's degree and doctorate in bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or related fields

• Strong background in at least one of the above mentioned field

• Experience with publication of research results and in project proposal writing

• Scientific curiosity, ability to work in a team and self-motivated style, organizational skills and willingness to take on responsibility

Our offer

The Technical University of Munich is one of the most renowned universities worldwide. The Straubing Campus for Biotechnology and Sustainability of the TUM is a fairly newly established integrative research institute with the goal of providing the technological and economic foundation for a more sustainable economy through highly interdisciplinary research. The Straubing site offers state-of-the-art laboratories in an attractive mix of new buildings and freshly renovated monastery buildings close to the city center and in the direct vicinity of the Danube River with short distances and a comprehensive range of leisure activities. The project will be associated to TUM´s Green Fuel Center (https://www.cs.tum.de/research/green-fuel-center) and the SynBiofoundry at TUM (https://www.cs.tum.de/forschung/synbiofoundry/).

The contract is initially limited to three years. Remuneration is in accordance with TV-L (TV Ent-gO Bund Bayern EG13, Postdoc 100 %, PhD 65 %). As an equal opportunity employer, TUM expressly encourages applications from women. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with essentially the same qualifications.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents including your motivation letter, CV and references in a single pdf file by e-mail to bew_cbr@cs.tum.de with the keyword "SF". Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Technical University of Munich, Chair for Chemistry of Biogenic Resources

www.cbr.cs.tum.de, www.cs.tum.de, www.cs.tum.de/forschung/synbiofoundry, www.tum.de

Data Protection Information:

When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung. (data protection information on collecting and processing personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.

Kontakt: bew_cbr@cs.tum.de