The [Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging](https://www.exmi.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/moiue/) is offering a

Postdoc for molecular and magnetic resonance imaging (f/m/d)

Operational area: Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging -Gut-Liver SFB 1382-
Working hours: Full-time 100% (38,5 hours/week)
Duration/Term of employment: the position is limited till 30.06.2027 in accordance with the WissZeitVG with the option of prolongation.
Start date: as soon as possible
Remuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L)

Why choose us?

We offer…

- 30 days of vacation
- A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
- An attractive company pension scheme from VBL
- Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading
- Access to public transport
- In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Tasks:

This research project mainly focuses on the non-invasive characterization of bowel and liver tissues using magnetic resonance imaging, CT, as well as molecular and optical imaging.

- The applicant is highly interested in basic science with a focus on preclinical imaging like computed tomography, optical imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging of mice
- Planning and conducting of experiments and documentation
- Evaluation and FAIR storage of imaging data
- Grant writing
- Organization and implementation of cooperation projects

Your profile:

Doctorate in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, or human biology/molecular medicine with experience in experimental research and an interest in immunology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotechnology

- Experience in molecular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging, including sequence optimization
- Preferably skills in molecular/cell biology and animal handling (FELASA B or equal) is desirable
- Good spoken and written communication skills in English (Level B2)
- Excellent management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and flexible

Application:

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-54770 is 20.03.2026.

Contact:

University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Director Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Fabian Kießling, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Fabian Kießling
E-Mail: E-Mail: fkiessling@ukaachen.de
Phone: +49 (0)241 80 80116

We look forward to receiving your application!

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.

Employment at a fraction less than the weekly full-time working hours stated above is generally possible.

It is preferable to use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de to apply. The portal allows you to upload your documents to an electronic application folder, which is protected from unauthorized access. Applications received by email are transferred to our application portal and then deleted in accordance with data protection regulations. (Transmission by email is usually inadequately protected.) If you do not agree to the transfer of your data to our portal, we unfortunately cannot consider your application. The data in the portal will be deleted after the retention period has expired.