DOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON LIVING SENSOR MATERIALS (F/M/D)

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON LIVING SENSOR MATERIALS (F / M / D) at INM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH softgarden

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The INM Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany, is an internationally leading center for materials research, a scientific partner to national and international research institutions, and a provider of research and development for companies throughout the world.

The INM is an institute of the Leibniz Association and has about 250 employees.

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON LIVING SENSOR MATERIALS (F / M / D)

Full Time

Hybrid

Campus, 66123 Saarbrücken, Deutschland

With Professional Experience

8 / 29 / 24

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON LIVING SENSOR MATERIALS (F / M / D)

The INM is looking for an enthusiastic Doctoral Researcher interested in developing Living Sensor Materials. This research combines materials science, chemistry, and biochemistry and aims at new functional materials for detection of chemical analytes in environmental applications.

The PhD project is interdisciplinary, involving (bio)-chemical nanomaterial synthesis, physico-chemical analysis, and testing.

The position offers experience in cutting-edge scientific research, ample opportunities for comprehensive training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and collaborative exchange with other projects and doctoral researchers.

The work focuses on the following topics :

• Research on chemically active, functional composite materials that dynamically form plasmonic nanomaterials for environmental sensing
• Characterization of synthesized materials to quantify optical properties as a function of the (bio)chemical reactions and nanoscale structure formation in the material
• Design of plasmonic biofilm-based nanomaterials for sensing environmental pollutants
• Interaction with biologists who perform genetic engineering to integrate living components in the material

Your profile :

We are seeking enthusiastic candidate with a degree in materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related fields.

The candidate will be part of international, multi-disciplinary teams in which English is the primary language of communication and reporting.

Since we work on application-oriented research, candidates with entrepreneurial interests are appreciated.

We offer :

A 3-year contract with the possibility of prolongation for a fourth year.

A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research environment with excellent, state-of-the-art infrastructure.

A cooperative, friendly, and supportive environment, with plenty of opportunities to interact with other researchers, also outside the team and the institute.

The opportunity for training to support high-quality research and to further develop your profile.

Please send us the following through the online application system :

• Motivation letter
• CV (max 2 pages)
• Publication list (if available)
• Academic transcripts
• Contact details of 2 references

The deadline for submission is August 31, 2024

The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flextime, and mobile working.

We promote professional opportunities for women and strongly encourage them to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

For more information on the institute, please see : https : / / www.leibniz-inm.de / en /

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