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Join the Team! Research Associate / PhD Student Position @ RTG2767

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The Research Training Group (RTG) 2767 „Supracolloidal Structures: From Materials to Optical and Electronic Devices“ of TU Dresden, funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), offers a position as Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x) starting as soon as possible. The position comprises 75% of the full-time weekly hours and is limited until September 30, 2026 with the option of extension until September 30, 2027 subject to the availability of resources. The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Tasks:

Research on “Single Molecule Sensing of Proteins with Nanopores”, including their processing and fabrication, advanced electrical and microscopic characterization, optimization and analysis. Focus will be placed on the development of new and unexplored device concept and fabrication techniques. The work includes collaboration with national and international research partners.

Requirements:

  • above-average university degree achieved in short study period, excellent Master of Science diploma in physics, chemistry, molecular biology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, or similar, with focus on micro- and nanostructures. Ideally with experience in the processing of semiconductor materials, patterning, and/or lithography, and experience with biomolecular interactions
  • willingness and ability to think beyond the boundaries of your field, to act in an international and diverse environment and to live an open and constructive communication
  • strong analytic and problem-solving skills, creativity
  • an independent, target- and solution-driven work attitude
  • fluency in English, knowledge of German would be a plus

What we offer:

You will join an enthusiastic and ambitious research training group, where you can drive your project forward and benefit from inspirational interactions with like-minded researchers. The RTG offers structured training program with technical and soft skill courses, research stays abroad as well as contact to industry. It offers the opportunity for PhD thesis completion. The working language of our international team is English.

Closing date: October 4, 2024

See the full job opening here.

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