Photographer - #995172

The photographer will join a team of eight, providing modern photographic, video and conference services in a large international scientific research environment.

Your role

As a member of the Photographic Section, the post holder will be expected to undertake digital imaging and processing, studio and location photography and extensive printing as well as general photographic duties. Conference support, video capture and streaming together with videoconference support are also a smaller part of the work, supporting the AV technicians in the group

You have

• The ideal candidate should have higher photographic qualifications and/or relevant imaging/photographic/printing experience. Familiarity with quality digital printing, Macintosh and PC platforms, Imaging and Graphics software is essential.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Final Cut
• Pro, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office are just some of the software packages supported.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are esssential.
• Fluency in English is necessary.
  
  

You may also have

• Experience in Zoom and Lifesize Videoconferencing support and website maintenance would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of French or German would also be advantage.
  
  

Contract length: 3 years

Salary: Grade 4 or 5 monthly salary from EUR 4.031,00 (after tax, and before 13% EMBL social security deductions) plus other paid benefits.

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy Lots Of Benefits

• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (Heidelberg), library, subsidised on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here
  
  

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more.
• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
  
  

Closing Date

17/06/2026