Medical Physicist | Medical Physicist

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 26, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Medical Physicist at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Dresden, you will play a pivotal role in bridging cancer research and clinical application. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve operating advanced imaging devices, including dual-energy CT and integrated PET/MRI scanners, to optimize new therapies and investigate innovative radio-tracers. You will be tasked with establishing and optimizing imaging protocols, providing comprehensive support to project partners from experimental design through to data quantification. A critical aspect of the role includes ensuring radiation safety and serving as a radiation protection officer. Additionally, you will oversee the research PACS system and act as the primary contact for image processing and archiving. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a world-class scientific network at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), utilizing state-of-the-art infrastructure to transform scientific discovery into tangible benefits for human health. The role is ideal for a motivated team player looking to excel in a dynamic, family-friendly research environment.

Required Skills

Education

Specialist knowledge/certification in radiation protection for nuclear medicine and/or diagnostic radiology (German 'Fachkunde' equivalent); Degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or a related scientific field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in nuclear medicine or diagnostic radiology
  • Practical experience with clinical PACS systems and handling DICOM data
  • Technical experience in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and image processing
  • Experience in establishing and optimizing imaging protocols in a research or clinical context

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Appointment as radiation protection officer is foreseen. Proof of immunity against measles is required per the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Position is initially limited to 2 years. Location: Dresden, Germany.