Employer: University Hospital of Muenster (UKM), WWU
Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Salary: According to TV-L E13
Closing Date: 24 September 2025
Discipline: Biomedicine, Life Science, Physics
Job Type: PhD Position
Employment Hours: Part time (65%, approx. 25 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed term (3 years)
Qualification Required: Master’s degree
Sector: Hospital / Academia
Job ID: 11135
Applications are invited for a part-time PhD position at the Clinic for Radiology, Experimental Magnetic Resonance Group, University Hospital of Muenster (UKM), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität (WWU). The position is offered for a fixed term of three years with a 65% workload and is remunerated according to TV-L E13.
The selected candidate will contribute to the Collaborative Research Centre 1450 “Insight – Multiscale Imaging of Organ-Specific Inflammation.” A quantitative MRI approach is to be developed and applied, with a database of simulated and experimental MR data of tissue and single cells to be established for characterising immune cell dynamics in murine models of inflammation and cancer. Contrast-enhanced MRI will be combined with computer simulations of image contrast and mass spectrometric imaging of tissue samples and single cells. Nature Careers
Responsibilities
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Computer simulations of MRI contrast of labelled cells and tissue are to be developed and performed.
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Immune cells are to be labelled and tracked in cell culture and murine models of inflammation and cancer.
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MRI data are to be collected, analysed, and annotated.
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MRI and mass spectrometric imaging data are to be combined in a database for quantitative MRI.
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Participation in the CRC 1450 graduate school and presentation of research findings at internal meetings and international conferences are required.
Requirements
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A Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Biomedical Imaging, or a related field is required.
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Strong interest in magnetic resonance, biomedical imaging, and computational analysis is expected.
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Programming skills in C++, Matlab, or Python are required.
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Willingness to perform cell culture and animal experiments is necessary.
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Prior experience with quantitative MRI, contrast agents, and cell tracking/labelling is advantageous.
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High motivation for scientific work and the ability to contribute to an interdisciplinary team are essential.
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Good English communication skills (spoken and written) are required; German skills are advantageous.
What Is Offered
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A collaborative research environment within a leading university hospital.
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Access to state-of-the-art MRI and imaging facilities.
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Training opportunities through the CRC 1450 graduate school.
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Opportunities to present at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the UKM career portal by 24 September 2025 and should include:
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A one-page motivation letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Relevant certificates
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Field of expertise
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A reference letter (optional)
For further details, contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Cornelius Faber at faberc@uni-muenster.de.
Further information about the research group is available at https://www.medizin.uni-muenster.de/en/nmr/home/.
