Scientist - preclinical neuroradiology (m/f/d)

wanted at the earliest possible date at the Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Heidelberg.

The Department of Neuroradiology provides diagnostic and interventional neuroradiological services to the entire university hospital as well as a network of cooperating hospitals. The departments main areas of focus are MR imaging in neuro-oncology, multiple sclerosis, stroke, diseases of the peripheral nervous system, dental MRI, and interventional neuroradiology. In addition to clinical CT, ultrasound and 3T MRI, a 9.4T small-animal MRI is available. The Department of Neuroradiology comprises an interdisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and technical staff which provides clinical care, clinical research as well as translational research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the scientific and administrative work in the field of animal research in the Department of Neuroradiology. The position is initially a one-year fixed-term contract; we aim to extend it if the candidate is suitable. For more information about our research groups, please visit: Research: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

Your Tasks

In vivo animal experiments as part of endovascular or minimally invasive neuroradiological studies

In vivo animal experiments in the field of neuro-oncology with the aim of developing new MRI-guided diagnostic procedures

Independent conduct of in vivo studies within a multidisciplinary team following appropriate training

Image and data analysis of the studies and publication of the study results

Administrative and practical support in the care of laboratory animals

Your Profile

A masters degree in veterinary medicine, biology, or a comparable scientific discipline

German at the C2 level or excellent English skills

Expertise in laboratory animal science (in accordance with Article 23(2) of Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent)

Hands-on experience working with mice and rats in academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical research environments

Experience in project coordination and the scientific publication process

About us

For further information please contact Susanne Bonekamp via e-mail or phone +49 6221 5635710.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 30.08.2026.