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At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 16,100 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.

At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

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Job-ID: J000006482 Art der Anstellung: Temporary Arbeitszeit: Part time Bewerben bis: 30.06.2026 Unternehmensteil: UKE_Zentrum für Onkologie Tätigkeitsbereich: Research & Science Bereich: Klinik für Strahlentherapie/Radioonkologie

Main tasks

In the Medical Physics group of the Department of Radiotherapy and Radio-Oncology we are looking for a PhD candidate in the field of pre-clinical imaging and physics of ionizing radiation. The PhD studies will be conducted within the reearch project DEMOSTRAR, which is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The aim of this project is the development of small-animal phantoms for image-guided pre-clinical radiotherapy, in close collaboration with the Institute of Product Development and Mechanical Engineering Design (PKT) of the Technical University Hamburg (https://www.tuhh.de/pkt/en/institute).

Your tasks:

• Design and carry out experimental and computation studies
• Collect and analyse data, discuss and share results with research partners
• Publish and disseminate scientific results (publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences and symposia)
• Participate in research and teaching activities of the UKE Medical Physics group

This position is to be filled with 65 % of the regual weekly working hours and temporary for three years in accordance with the WissZeitVG.

Darauf freuen wir uns

• Completed scientific studies (M.Sc. or equivalent degree) in Physics, Medical Physics, or related subjects
• Extended knowledge in the fields of radiation dosimetry and pre-clinical imaging
• Good knowledge of the Monte Carlo method for physical simulations of radiation and light transport
• Fluence in German and English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of the finite-element method and appropriate software packages is desirable
• Independent and critical approach to research questions
• Communication skills, team spirit, deep interest in working in an interdisciplinary team

Immunitätsstatus

Eine Einstellung ist nur möglich, wenn nach den jeweils geltenden (gesetzlichen und medizinischen) Vorgaben gegen das Masernvirus ein vollständiger Immunisierungs- bzw. Immunitätsnachweis vorliegt. Dies ist vor Beschäftigungsbeginn durch entsprechende Unterlagen (z.B. Impfausweis) nachzuweisen.

Das bieten wir

• Fair and transparent compensation in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement (TVöD/VKA) (€ 63,600 - € 91,100), taking into account qualifications and professional experience. The salary range applies to a full-time position of 38.5 hours per week. The amounts listed are guidelines and do not constitute a salary guarantee.
• Targeted and individualized professional development at both the technical and project levels is provided, offering long-term prospects in a meaningful work environment
• Comprehensive continuing education and training programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Career
• Opportunities to help shape our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-functional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable commuting: Subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Excellent health, prevention, and sports programs
• Family-friendly work environment: Partnerships for childcare, free vacation care, counseling for employees with family members requiring care
• A secure job, meaningful work, and a supportive team environment
• Structured onboarding and open knowledge sharing within the team
• Our employee restaurant offers a wide variety of culinary options; additional options are available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés and bistros and at a supermarket located directly on the premises

Kontakt ins UKE

Kontakt

zum Fachbereich Dr. Elisabetta Gargioni +49 (0) 40 7410-52423 e.gargioni@uke.de

Kontakt

zum Recruiting Recruiting Team +49 (0) 40 7410-52599

About us

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

**> Learn more about "Diversity at UKE" here.**