The Integrated Micro-Nano-Systems laboratory in the Department of Electrical
Engineering and Information Technology at Technische Universität Darmstadt
invites applications for a
Research Assistantship on Microsystems for
Nanoparticle Characterization
(Code No. 364)
initially for a fixed term of three years.
Our laboratory develops fluidic, electromechanical, and optical micro and
nanosystems for applications in medicine and biology.
We are looking for new team members with a strong background in physics or
engineering who are enthusiastic about experimental and theoretical research.
The aim is to develop new technologies for isolating and detecting nanoparticles
and viruses. Such technologies are needed in many fields, ranging from materials
science to medicine and biology, including current research on COVID-19.
An important challenge in these applications is to deal with the heterogeneous
composition of real samples. Therefore, we would like to investigate some exciting
new concept for reducing sample complexity that have been hitherto underexplored.
These include field flow fractionation, thermophoresis, nanoimaging,
and computational methods among others.
The successful candidate will join a friendly, international, and interdisciplinary
team. The unique expertise of our group includes microfluidics, heat transfer,
label-free sensing, and advanced light and electron microscopy (cryo and room
temperature). The city of Darmstadt is located in the heart of the buzzing
Rhein-Main metropolitan area within commuting distance from the cities of
Frankfurt, Mainz, and Heidelberg.
We are looking for candidates holding a university degree (Masters or equivalent)
in physics, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or in a closely related
field. Prior experience with lithographic microfabrication is helpful. German
language skills are not necessary, but fluency in English is required.
Opportunity for further qualification (doctoral dissertation) is given. The fulfillment
of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate.
The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of
female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal
qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will
be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements
on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt
(TV – TU Darmstadt). Part-time employment is generally possible.
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Please send your application including a motivation letter, CV, copies of
academic transcripts, and the names and contact information of one to three
references via e-mail with reference to the code number to:
burg-office@micronano.tu-darmstadt.de.
www.etit.tu-darmstadt.de/micronano
Application deadline: July 31, 2021