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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 department’s 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

• Job-ID: V000015760
• Field of application: Neuroradiologie
• Location: Heidelberg
• Start date: 15.10.2026
• Job Category: Science and teaching
• Working hours: full-/ part-time (50-100 %)
• Published: 14.07.2026
• Limitation:Temporary (1 year)
• Contract:TV-L

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 master’s 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

What we offer

• Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. training on the 9.4T small-animal MRI scanner, minimally invasive, image-guided interventional techniques, grant writing and academic publishing)
• Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment i.e. 9.4T MRI
• Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
• Possibility to publish scientific work is offered and supported
• Regular team meetings
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with MDs, physicists, engineers, technical and medical staff
• Possibility to take over project responsibility for in vivo research projects
• (Partial) project management / project responsibility possible if suitable
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
• Possibility to pursue a doctorate (PhD)
• Possibility to pursue a habilitation
• Collectively agreed remuneration to TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports activities

Contact & Application

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

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 30.08.2026.
Neuroradiologie
Prof Dr. Martin Bendszus, Director Neuroradiology
Im Neuenheimer Feld 400
69120 Heidelberg
06221 56-7566
Martin.bendszus@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.

The UKHD embraces diversity and values diversity.

Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.

Apply online now: https://karriere.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=28364