About Us

abberior was founded in 2012 by the inventors of STED microscopy to provide researchers with tools to visualize biological systems down to the molecular level. We are global leaders in fluorescence microscopy, pioneers in super-resolution microscopy, and the only commercial supplier of the first light microscope to achieve single digit nanometer 3D resolution – the abberior MINFLUX.

Our customers are universities and research institutes in both academia and industry conducting cutting-edge biological and medical research. We are a science-passionate company with production and development sites in Germany and offices in China, and the USA.

In-Field Application Scientist (m/f/d)

Location: Germany; Göttingen
Department: Application
Start date: at the earliest possible dateHours: Fulltime

The Position

We are expanding our Application team and looking for excellent candidates to join us as superresolution imaging specialists in Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct superresolution microscope demonstrations remotely and at customer sites
Provide training and application support for customers
Develop, refine, and troubleshoot analysis pipelines for superresolution data
Record data of biomedical and biophysical samples for internal research and marketing activities
Develop and optimize data acquisition protocols and workflows for superresolution microscopy

Requirements:

Advanced degree (MA/PhD) in Biology, Biophysics, or a related discipline
Sound knowledge and research experience in superresolution microscopy – preferably in STED, MINFLUX or single molecule localization microscopy
Independent thinking, a structured work style, and collaborative team spirit
Willingness and ability to travel globally (approximately 40-60%)
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken; proficiency with German is useful, but not necessary
Effective cross-cultural communication skills, both within the company and when working with customers
Affinity for cutting edge technology Basic programming knowledge, especially in Python, is preferred

What We Offer:

A stimulating and dynamic working environment within a creative, ambitious, and innovative team
Collaboration opportunities with our customers and contribution to high-impact scientific publications
A flat company hierarchy with quick feedback and short decision-making processes
The ability to grow with our company through continuous training and career advancement opportunities
Choice of working from an abberior office or remotely; airport proximity is helpful
Competitive compensation and flexible working hours

To Apply:

Please email your application documents, including a cover letter, your resume, your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations, to career@abberior-instruments.com. The hiring manager for this position is Annika Rose, Head of Human Resources.

Abberior Instruments GmbH
Hans-Adolf-Krebs-Weg 6
37077 Göttingen
www.abberior.com