Job Description
The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) creates a materials science basis for technological innovations in the fields of resources, health and information. About 500 employees work in the five scientific institutes, the administration and the technical services of the IPF. New topics and methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior research groups. The IPF is certified as a family-friendly employer according to the Audit berufundfamilie®.
research assistant (No: 021-25)
The Division Polymer Biomaterials Science, the Department Electronic Tissue Technologies is looking for a research assistent with 19 hours per week.
- Fabricating OECT devices using state-of-the-art methods and techniques, including PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
- Preparing electrodes using well-established protocols and incorporating functionalized gold
nanoparticles into the organic mixed ionic electronic conductors (OMIECs) as channel
materials - Anchoring specific biomolecules or target analytes onto gold nanoparticle polymer ligands
through strategic tethering groups to enable detection and sensing capabilities - Conducting experiments, analyzing data, and optimizing device performance
- Completed university degree (students at a university)
- High motivation and experience in materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering or related fields
- Expertise in microfabrication and/or surface chemistry (preferred)
- Knowledge of PVD (preferred)
- excellent command of English
Soft Skills:
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- good communication skills for scientific texts and discussions
A position in a leading research institute, combined with a highly specialized working environment in the research groups ‘Bioelectronic Materials and Systems' and ‘Functional Electronical Materials' where you can implement your own ideas and work with a diverse and inclusive team; flexible working hours.
The IPF Dresden strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply.
Date of entry
asap
Time limit
6 month