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The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine conducts basic research into the development of cells, tissues and organs. Using molecular and cell biological methods, researchers aim to find out how cells exchange information, which molecules control their behavior, and which errors in the dialogue between cells lead to the development of diseases.

The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, Germany, has an opening for a

Computational image analyst (m/f/d)

in the department of Professor Sara Wickström, Department of Cell and Tissue Dynamics ( https://www.mpi-muenster.mpg.de/663092/wickstrom ).

YOUR TASKS

Our research aims to uncover how mammalian tissues are formed, maintained, and regenerated through cellular interactions. Uncovering these regulatory principles will facilitate the development of regenerative therapies and more effective diagnostics and treatments against cancers. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary research team to employ an develop cutting edge computational tools for quantitative imaging, and integrative multi-omics.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated Computational image analyst (m/f/d) with a great interest in stem cell mechanobiology. The applicant is required to hold PhD in computational biology, biology, (bio)engineering, or a related field, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. The working language of the lab is English; knowledge of the German language is not necessary. Experience in computational image analysis, deep learning, and strong coding skills (Python, R) are required, experience in next generation sequencing analyses is an advantage.

OUR OFFER

• temporary employment of two years with the option of a longer-term cooperation according to the Collective Agreement for the public sector (TVöD)
• salary is in accordance with pay group 13 of the TVöD
• opportunities for internal and external training
• friendly and collegial working atmosphere
• compatibility of family and career through the possibility to arrange working hours individually and flexibly
• childcare facility (U3) at the institute
• company health management (BGM) including a work-life portal

The working language at the institute is English – but our international and German-speaking team offers all employees the opportunity to improve or maintain their German language skills and learn from each other.

YOUR APPLICATION

To apply, please submit your application including a letter of motivation, CV and contact details of two references via our application portal until Oct 1st, 2025.

For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Sara Wickström by email sara.wickstrom@mpi-muenster.mpg.de.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.
Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
In order to actively live equality at our institute, we not only offer attractive framework conditions, but also, among other things, internal and external support options for balancing family and career.
Our institute's large daycare center offers care options for children under the age of three.

As an employer with a strong interest in employee satisfaction, occupational health management or the offer of internal and external training courses are naturally established at the institute.

Learn more about our Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine or the Max Planck Society at www.mpi-muenster.mpg.de .