Job Description
The Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V. (IPF) develops innovations in materials science for the fields of resources, health and information. The IPF employs about 500 people in five scientific institutes, administration and technical services. New topics and methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior groups. The IPF is certified as a family-friendly employer according to the Audit berufundfamilie®.
Student assistant (No: 022-25)
The Division Polymer Biomaterials Science, the Department Electronic Tissue Technologies is looking for a student assistent with 39 hours per month.
- Fabricating OECT devices using state-of-the-art methods and techniques, including microfluidic hydrogel molding and (electro-)chemical conductive polymer synthesis
- Anchoring specific polymer brushes on the hydrogel OECT channel or gate using silane chemistry
- Conducting experiments, analyzing data, and optimizing device performance
- student of materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering High motivation and experience in materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering or related fields
- Expertise in microfabrication and/or surface chemistry (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