Helmholtz Pioneer Campus Principal Investigator (f/m/x) – Bioengineering / Biomedicine

Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
Principal Investigator (f/m/x) – Bioengineering / Biomedicine 102469

• Full time, close to full time
• Neuherberg near Munich
• Homeoffice Options

We are Helmholtz Munich. We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world.
We improve people's quality of life through excellent research. Join us and make a difference!

Call for a Principal Investigator (f/m/x)

The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus at Helmholtz Munich offers a technology-driven collaborative research environment for exceptional Principal Investigators – operating in a brand‑new, most flexible and state of the art research building. We foster bold research ideas and solution-focused discovery that transform future medicine.

Our offer:

• unique opportunity for scientific independence
• generous start-up package (salary, position, running costs)

The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus is more than a workplace – it's a catalyst and springboard for the next generation scientific leaders & entrepreneurs.

The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus (HPC) is an innovation campus with a startup culture at Helmholtz Munich. HPC stands for the intelligent fusion of biomedical sciences, engineering and digitization.

Teams of top scientific talents from all over the world work together on the development of novel solutions that make a difference in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Your responsibilities

• You will deploy your outstanding training, technology innovation and unique research vision in biology, bioengineering and biomedical AI to bridge the gap between fundamental biology and practical application.
• You become a key driver of scientific and technological innovation in one of the following fields:
  • You explore genetic, molecular and/or chemical approaches for a deeper understanding of cellular and organismal function(Biomedicine).
  • You integrate novel biomedical imaging, biophysical, optical, chemical, synthetic biology (or other bioengineering) approaches to advance human health(Bioengineering).
• You are visibly connected to the global bioengineering, biomedicine and biomedical AI communities.

Your profile

• PhD in (biomedical) engineering, biophysics, cell biology, or a related field.
• 2+ years outstanding track record of concept-driven and technology-driven scientific achievements.
• Proven record of acquired third-party funding.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and leadership skills.
• Experience in leading international, multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• "Can-do" attitude that thrives in a collaborative environment across disciplines.

Benefits

• Family Support
  On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion
  Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Personal Development
  Continuous education and training
• Work-Life-Balance
  Flexible working hours and flexi‑time models
• International Staff Service
  Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Recreation
  30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays

If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E15. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 5 years.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Schwarz‑Romond,+49893187‑1822, who will be happy to help.

Your visionary proposal should include a currentCV, a letter of interest outlining past accomplishments and future goals as well as contact details of three referees. Please submit your application documents via our online submission system.

Application deadline: January 10, 2025
Finalist Notification: January 24, 2025
Candidate Symposium: tentatively February 25, 2025

Online application

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und
Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim