Postdoc: software development for MINFLUX
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Postdoc: software development for MINFLUX
74 Max Perutz Labs
Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 08/31/2027
Job ID: 4016
Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!
Your personal sphere of play:
The Ries lab is developing super-resolution microscopy methods for structural cell biology. In this project we will develop a fast, simple, and robust 3D and multicolor MINFLUX microscope with highest performance as open source.
Access to MINFLUX microscopy is limited by the cost of commercial and the difficulty of building custom instruments. We recently developed an excitation module for MINFLUX that will substantially reduce the complexity and cost of a custom microscope (Deguchi & Ries, bioRxiv 2023, https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.10.31.564945). In this project we will develop this idea into a prototype and then into a stable open-source microscope for the community.
Further information about the Ries lab at:
- https://www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at/research/research-groups/ries
- https://rieslab.de
About the Max Perutz Labs
The successful applicant will work in a stimulating scientific environment: Department for Structural and Computational Biology at the Max Perutz Labs, a research institute established by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. Dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. The Max Perutz Labs are located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe's hotspots for Life Sciences, and host 44 research groups, involving around 400 scientists and staff from more than 40 nations.
Your future tasks:
Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
• You will be responsible for the MINFLUX software and will work closely together with an optical engineer.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
This is part of your personality:
• You are a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral scientist who is excited to develop a user- and developer friendly software platform for MINFLUX.
• You should hold a PhD degree in computer science physics or engineering.
• You should have a strong background in software development (Python, C++) and microscope control.
• Experience FPGA programming is a beneficial.
• Training and supervision will be provided throughout the project, but we also expect a high level of drive and independence.
• You are a team player with high social/communicative skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills are required.
What we offer:
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) for a period of 2 years
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
- With your list of publications
- With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
- Doctoral Degree
- Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jonas Ries
jonas.ries@univie.ac.at
We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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Application deadline: 05/22/2025