PhD Student (m/f/d) in the field of “Advanced Integrated Microscopy Techniques”

TU Braunschweig, Institut für Halbleitertechnik

With around 17,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Starting from the earliest possible date, the Institute of Semiconductor Technology is looking for a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of “Advanced Integrated Microscopy Techniques” (up to TV-L E13, 75%). The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 3 years. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate and enjoy research stays at the University of Barcelona.

As a PhD Student in J. Daniel Prades’ group, you will work on setting the grounds of “Ubiquitous Metrology”, a pioneering approach to sensing focused on bringing the best possible metrology practices to sensor devices operating in the field. You will have the opportunity to be part of the early stages of this field, shaping the future of distributed sensing. The work will be mainly experimental, developing new integrated microscopy techniques and devices operating within this new paradigm. Work will develop in close collaboration with other experts in optoelectronic devices, clean-room processing (nitrides, silicon, hybrid integration), quantum technology, and system integration. We expect you to bring in your talent, enthusiasm, and ingenuity to the team, and undertake appropriate responsibilities.

The group is based in the Institute of Semiconductor Technology (IHT) , specialized in nitride processing with dedicated own clean-rooms (Nitride Technology Center and Epitaxy Competence Center). We are part of the Laboratory for Emerging Nanometrology (LENA) research center, which offers state-of-the-art facilities in micro-nano characterization; and also members of the Cluster of Excellence QuantumFrontiers and the Quantum Valley Lower Saxony (QVLS) . We maintain close collaboration and exchanges with the Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering of the University of Barcelona.

Your Tasks

• Conduct research in advanced integrated microscopy techniques, utilizing concepts like holographic microscopy and multispectral imaging to provide detailed information on the composition of small objects for various applicational purposes; ranging from biomedicine to environmental monitoring and industrial quality control.
• Develop lab-scale demonstrators for proof-of-concepts and miniaturization of promising solutions in integrated, compact set-ups.
• Be involved in experimental set-up definition and assembly, as well as microscope design, microsensor fabrication, and testing.
• Collaborate with experts in optics, microelectronic design, clean-room processing, micro-nano metrology, and characterization.
• Participate in collaborative projects with external partners and integrate into a large team of sensor-device scientists and technologists.
• Gain international experience with research stays at the University of Barcelona.
• Publish in top journals and participate in national and international conferences.
• Get involved in teaching (preparation and implementation of courses as well as supervision of theses).

Your Qualifications:

• A scientific university education (Master\’s degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or similar.
• Experience in optics, optical sensing, spectroscopy, optical imaging, and image processing is highly appreciated.
• Very high proficiency in English; fluency in German is preferable.
• Flexibility, ability to perform under pressure, and teamwork skills.

Our Benefits:

• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L, pay grade up to E13 with 75%, depending on task assignment and personal requirements.
• A special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension.
• Support of 1-2 Master students under your supervision to boost scientific productivity.
• Interesting and diverse tasks in a pleasant working atmosphere with a friendly and motivated team.
• A workplace suitable for part-time work, with flexible working options and a family-friendly university culture.
• A wide range of continuing education and company health care programmes as well as a vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere.
• Financial support for research stays abroad.

What´s more to know?

We welcome applicants of all nationalities and encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified. Please attach a form of evidence of your handicap to your application. We strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions and particularly welcome applications from women and diverse-gender individuals.

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Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

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