The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.

Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.

The Institut für Pathologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Life Scientist / Microscopist

full time, 38,5 hours per week, 31.01.2029

Our research group “Innovative Microscopy Technologies” develops and applies advanced microscopy methods for pathology, with a focus on 3D tissue imaging. We offer a postdoctoral position in our HILIGHTS project to advance precision 3D diagnostics of chronic kidney disease, combining light‑sheet microscopy with targeted tissue microsampling (“histolithography”) for on‑chip protein profiling.

The position is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) within the Photonics programme and is carried out in close collaboration with pathologists and industry partners. As a postdoctoral scientist, you will perform multimodal imaging-driven research in a highly translational initiative to advance tissue analysis and uncover new mechanisms of chronic kidney disease.

Your tasks

Develop and optimize methods for optical tissue clearing and staining for integrated light-sheet microscopy and targeted 3D microdissection
Investigate structural changes and molecular signatures in pathological specimens with light‑sheet microscopy
Implement new detection fluorescence modalities for specific sample characterisation
Design and apply strategies for image-guided tissue microsampling for on‑chip protein profiling
Analyze and integrate imaging and proteomics data to uncover disease mechanisms and support biomarker discovery in chronic kidney disease

Your qualifications

PhD in life or medical sciences, such as biology, (bio)chemistry, (bio)medical sciences, or related field.
Proven experience in advanced optical microscopy, ideally in volumetric imaging
Experience with image processing/analysis, basic Python skills for scripting are an advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High willingness to learn new methods and work in an interdisciplinary collaborative research environment

We offer

Work in an interdisciplinary team that operates at the intersection of development and clinical application
The opportunity to shape and drive innovative approaches in imaging and tissue analysis
A varied work environment with room for initiative and creative input
Support for professional growth through training and development opportunities

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.

We look forward to receiving your application!