Research Associate/ PhD Student (m/f/x)

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Organisation/Company: Technische Universität Dresden

Department: BIOTEC

Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology, Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 2 Jan 2025 – 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 4 Dec 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe – MSCA

Reference Number: 101168976

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD, diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Research Associate/ PhD Student (m/f/x) (salary in accordance with the MSCA-DN regulations; additional payment of a family allowance if relevant personal circumstances exist) starting on April 1, 2025 . The position is limited to three years, with the option of extension. The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD). The position is in the framework of a European MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) program (GA: 101168976) entitled “Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy for Life Sciences and Medicine powered by Artificial Intelligence (SPM4.0)” that involves research centers/academic institutions and three companies from Spain, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, and UK.

Background: Artificial intelligence is pushing forward the industrial revolution 4.0, transforming many areas of society, including science and technology. The objective of the SPM 4.0 Doctoral Network is to train a new generation of researchers in the science and technology of autonomous scanning probe microscopes powered by artificial intelligence for applications in the Life Science and Medical fields.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in research activities of the Research Group OncoMechanics within the SPM4.0 project.
• Biophysical characterization of mechanical properties of established cell lines and patient-derived samples at the nanoscale using scanning probe microscopy (atomic force microscopy, AFM) and complex data and image analysis.
• Integrate and validate newly developed algorithms for autonomous scanning and data analysis.
• Establishment of in vitro cell cultures and morphological cell characterization using advanced fluorescence microscopy.
• Writing of scientific manuscripts for publication and data presentations at conferences and project meetings.
• Lab rotations and scientific exchange with partner labs of the SPM4.0 network.

Requirements:

• University degree (Diploma/Masters) in biophysics, biotechnology, (bio)physics or biology; you must not have a PhD degree at the date of recruitment.
• Fulfil the requirements to be enrolled in a PhD program (e.g. DIGS-ILS).
• You must comply with the mobility rules of MSCA-DN regulations: not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before recruitment date.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Understanding of the research process.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work and organize research within the project timetable.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in working in an interdisciplinary team at the interface of physics, biomedical engineering and biology.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Very high motivation and effective team working.

We offer:

• Enrolment in an international PhD program.
• Exposure to a multidisciplinary and multisectoral environment.
• Secondments at other institutions within the SPM4.0 consortium.
• A structured training program consisting of scientific workshops and soft skill courses.
• Opportunities for participation in national and international conferences and consortium meetings.

Please submit your detailed application with following documents (CV, detailed list of qualifications and publications, letters of support, letter of interest) by January 2, 2025 , preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal: by sending it as a single pdf file to or to: TU Dresden, CMCB, BIOTEC, Frau Dr. Anna Taubenberger, Tatzberg 47/49, 01307 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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