Student Assistant in diabetes healthcare study (f/m/d)

19.02.2026, Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten

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 12 interdisciplinary 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.

The Mission:

The EU-funded project OPTOMICS seeks to revolutionize type 2 diabetes healthcare by combining molecular phenotyping, advanced optoacoustic imaging, and artificial intelligence-driven computational models. Its goal is to develop and validate a digital twin that enables earlier prediction, improved patient stratification, and better prevention of diabetes and its complications.

The student assistant will:
• Recruit participants for the OPTOMICS study
• Review and collect participant consent forms
• Perform optoacoustic scanning and assist with blood and urine collection
• Enter questionnaires, laboratory data, and imaging data into the study database
• Communicate and coordinate with the on-site clinicians at the Diabetes Zentrum München Süd and the study coordinator at the TUM Chair of Biological Imaging

Your profile:

The successful applicant must have the following:
• Enrolled as a medical student (ideally in their 5th semester of study)
• Certified training for the transport of hazardous materials
• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Fluent in German and English

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.

The successful applicant will have a part-time contract (10 h/w) until the end of the OPTOMICS project end of December 2026. 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 application, including your letter of motivation, CV, and certificates via email to ivy.curren@tum.de.

For any question, please contact:

Dr. Ivy Curren
email: ivy.curren@tum.de

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI)
Ismaningerstr. 22