Medical Physicist

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.

We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and search for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) is a long-term cooperation between the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), excellent partners in university medicine and other research institutions at six locations in Germany. The goal of the NCT is to bring promising results from cancer research into clinical application quickly and safely. This approach is intended to provide cancer patients with nationwide access to innovative treatment options.

One of the six NCT sites is the NCT Dresden (NCT/UCC), which is a collaboration between the DKFZ, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (UCC), the Carl Gustav Carus Medical Faculty of the TU Dresden and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR).

The Department of Translational Imaging in Oncology at NCT/UCC Dresden is seeking as of June 2026 a Medical Physicist.

Reference number: 2026-0030

• Dresden
• Full-time
• NCT/UCC Dresden - Translational Imaging in Oncology

Our department uses imaging to optimize new therapies and investigates new radio-tracers. The department is equipped with dual energy CT and integrated PET/MRI scanners (Siemens).

Your Tasks

As a medical physicist, you will be responsible for operating imaging devices in both clinical and research contexts. Ensuring safety in handling radioactive materials and the use of X-rays is a primary responsibility, and an appointment as radiation protection officer is foreseen.

A major function also lies in the establishment and optimization of imaging protocols in close collaboration with project partners who will benefit from broad support ranging from the initial experimental design up to data preparation and ultimately quantification.

You will oversee the research PACS at the NCT and be the main contact person for questions about imaging processing, analysis, and archiving.

Your Profile

• Specialist knowledge of nuclear medicine and/or diagnostic radiology (German qualification: Fachkunde im Strahlenschutz für die Anwendungsgebiete Nuklearmedizin und/oder diagnostische Radiologie)
• Experience with clinical PACS systems and DICOM data handling
• Knowledge of Python and/or MATLAB, especially in scientific computing and image processing  contexts
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player
• Good communication skills as well as fluency in English

We Offer

• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and oppor­tunities for inter­national networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
• Possibility of part-time work
• Family-friendly working environ­ment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Manage­ment Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Contact

Prof. Dr. Matthias Miederer
Phone: 0351 458 17256

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: 19.03.2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.
Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

Are you interested?
Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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