Scientific Writer (f/m)

The Chair for Biological Imaging (CBI) of the Technical University Munich (TUM) in Munich, Germany, is a multi-disciplinary academic research structure integrated with the Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging at the Helmholtz Zentrum München. CBI research focuses on innovative optical and optoacoustic methods that enable novel visualization biological tissue in both pre-clinical and clinical settings. The Institute comprises 11 laboratories ranging from engineering to biological and medical research, is home to researchers from more than 25 nationalities and promotes independent career development and diversity. With a broad international presence and many prestigious awards, CBI leads imaging and sensing technologies, advances biomedical discovery and translates novel sensing technologies to clinical applications.

We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated Scientific Writer (f/m) to support our publication efforts to the scientific community and the public.

The mission:

As the successful candidate, you will lead the development of a novel manuscript writing workflow and will oversee implementation of writing guidelines according to our institute standards. You will compile and revise manuscripts for CBI scientist based on their scientific input and will provide assistance in preparing figures, schematics and working models for the manuscripts in preparation. Furthermore, you will proofread scientific texts, coordinate manuscript submission and follow-up, provide guidance for CBI scientists during manuscript preparation and you will support our grant writing efforts. In addition, you will prepare and distribute brochures, flyers, posters, and lay texts for public dissemination.

Your profile:

A successful applicant stands out by:

• High motivation, scientific curiosity, initiative, and commitment to excellence
• University degree (and preferably PhD) in Electrical engineering, Physics, Optics, Medical Technology, Biomedical computing, or Natural sciences
• Proven outstanding writing skills and strong experience with independent writing of scientific texts
• High organizational and management skills
• Commitment to familiarize with new, interdisciplinary research projects
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Excellent command of the English language
• Solid IT skills (office, image processing, etc.)

Our offer:

CBI provides a creative and stimulating work environment with research bridging physics and engineering with biology, chemistry and medicine offering diverse opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and excel. We support career development, continuing education and teaching and training opportunities. Munich is one of the most attractive and innovative cities in Germany and a place of scientific excellence and interaction, hosting several of Germany’s top universities and research institutions in addition to TUM (e.g. Helmholtz Zentrum München, LMU, Max Planck institutes). Situated at the foothills of the Alps, Munich is, furthermore, famous for its high quality of life.

The contract will initially be limited to 1 year with the possibility for further extension. Salary is commensuratewith qualification and work experience (TV-L 13). As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, preferably in English, including your letter of motivation, CV, and credentials in a single pdf file via email to Martina Riedl. Thank you for indicating “Scientific Writer” in the subject line.

email: martina.riedl@tum.de
tel.: +49 89 4140 7211

Technische Universität München (TUM)

Chair for Biological Imaging (CBI)

Ismaningerstr. 22

81675 München, Germany

Web Page: http://www.cbi.ei.tum.de