Postdoctoral fellow in non-invasive optoacoustic sensing (f/m/d)

10.02.2026, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. IBMI 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 12 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.

We now seek a highly qualified and motivated Post-doctoral researcher (f/m/x) to drive the development of methods for optoacoustic data analysis. The Mission:

The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the development of the world’s first portable mid infrared optoacoustic sensor (MiROS) for non invasive in blood biomarker detection. In collaboration with our partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), you will develop data analysis pipelines as well as signal processing and inference methods, enabling precise midIR spectral measurements from blood rich skin layers. Your work will bridge measurement physics and biomarker estimation: you will transform raw optoacoustic signals into robust, quantitative readouts, define performance metrics, and validate results experimentally, helping convert laboratory scale prototypes into a compact, portable system.

Your Profile:

The successful applicant must have the following:

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, computational science, medical technology, biomedical computing, natural sciences, or a related discipline.
• Excellent track record of research achievements and publications in top-ranked journals.
• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence.
• Programming experience Python with good software engineering practices (version control, reproducibility).
• Proven experience in data analysis / method development for experimental signals (e.g., spectroscopy, ultrasound, optoacoustics, biomedical sensing, imaging).
• Solid foundations in signal processing and statistics.
• Experience with machine learning for regression (e.g., tree-based methods, neural networks)
• Hands-on experimental skills: ability and motivation to work in the lab, run measurement campaigns, and troubleshoot setups during data acquisition.
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Our Offer:

We offer the unique chance to play a role and 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 at a world-leading research institute, where bioengineering principles meet today’s challenges in biology, medicine, and environmental health, toward developing the solutions of tomorrow. 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, life-long learning and provide excellent opportunities for professional growth.

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. The greater Munich area is also home to several world-class universities, research centers and biomedical entrepreneurship and industry, creating a truly stimulating intellectual atmosphere.

The successful applicant will initially have a 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Furthermore, we have the ability to provide a long-term perspective, if mutual expectations are met. Salary will commensurate with work experience and seniority (TV EntgO Bund EG 13). We welcome diversity and applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion, and age. The position is suitable for filling with severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference granted otherwise essentially equal suitability, ability and professional performance.

Your Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application , including your letter of motivation, CV, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English. Please indicate "Postdoctoral fellow in non-invasive optoacoustic sensing" in the subject line.

For any questions, please contact:

Dr. Ivy Curren
email: ivy.curren@tum.de
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI)