Lead Development Scientist/Engineer – Optoacoustic Imaging Systems (f/m/x)

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Lead Development Scientist/Engineer – Optoacoustic Imaging Systems (f/m/x) Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): Helmholtz Munich cerca un Ingegnere di sviluppo per sistemi di imaging optoacustici, con sede a Neuherberg, vicino a Monaco. Il candidato ideale avrà un Master in Ingegneria, Fisica, Fotonica, Tecnologia Medica, Informatica o discipline correlate. Le principali mansioni includono lo sviluppo di tecnologie di imaging avanzate, la validazione dei dispositivi e la collaborazione con partner clinici e industriali. È richiesta esperienza in sistemi ottici, imaging biomedico e programmazione in MATLAB o Python. Il ruolo offre l'opportunità di contribuire a innovazioni che migliorano la diagnosi e la gestione delle malattie cardio-metaboliche, in un ambiente di ricerca internazionale e multidisciplinare. Area of research: Scientific / postdoctoral posts Job description: Lead Development Scientist/Engineer – Optoacoustic Imaging Systems (f/m/x) 102973 Full time 39 hrs./week Neuherberg near Munich At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives. The Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI) at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, biology, and environmental health. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25 countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering. We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated scientist or engineer (f/m/x) to play a leading role in the development and clinical translation of a next-generation optoacoustic imaging platform. This project aims to establish entirely new ways of assessing human wellness and disease, focusing on novel functional and metabolic tissue readings obtained non-invasively. This advance will open opportunities for earlier diagnosis, monitoring, and personalized management of cardio-metabolic disorders. Your tasks As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning mathematics, computation and AI, engineering, physics, medicine, and regulatory science, you will contribute to bridging technological innovation with the pathway that brings breakthrough imaging technologies into human studies and clinical practice. You will have the opportunity to: Drive the development of advanced optoacoustic instrumentation and sensing technologies. Understand in depth the regulatory and quality-management activities supporting first-in-human studies. Contribute to device validation, performance characterization, and clinical translation. Collaborate with leading clinical, industrial, and academic partners across Europe. Design and implement novel optical, electronic, and system-level solutions. Publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to intellectual property generation. Help redefine how health and disease are assessed in future medicine. Your profile Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Medical Technology, Computer Science or related disciplines with a strong academic record. An aptitude for navigating the medical device regulatory process. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Optical systems and photonics; Lasers and fiber optics; Sensors and instrumentation; Biomedical imaging technologies; Electronics and embedded systems; Medical device development; Regulatory pathways for medical devices Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or related environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork in an international research environment. Desirable qualifications Experience with medical device development or translational research. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, quality management systems, or clinical studies. Experience in optoacoustics, ultrasound, optical imaging, spectroscopy, or related technologies. Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation transfer, or commercialization. If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary gra Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).