Ibp Researcher

Job vacancy No. 010-2023

The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden is a non-university research institute and a member of the Leibniz Association. It has gained
out on the basis of state-of-the-art technical equipment in interdisciplinary cooperations between the five institutes of the IPF and embedded
in numerous national and international cooperations. The IPF promotes young scientists and is certified as a family-friendly employer according

The IPF-Institute of Biofunctional Polymer Materials is looking for a

PhD student (M/F/d)

to work on the project ‘Integrated conductive polymer hydrogel systems for multimodal in vitro stimulation’

Description:
In biological systems, electrical and biomolecular signals are often interconnected. The technical implementation of this principle using a bio
- material has not been achieved so far, but could allow to transmit signals from both modalities into living tissue with unprecedented control.
that have the potential to revolutionize bioelectronic devices of the future.
The aim of this DFG-funded project is to establish a system integration workflow that enables the fabrication of conductive polymer hydrogel
electrode arrays to multimodally stimulate cells in vitro. The research involves development of hydrogel microfabrication techniques, improve

Your profile:

- nology, engineering or related fields. Applicants should have proven expertise in microfabrication, preferably soft lithography, and have the right
- pendently but in close collaboration with other team members and research groups. Well-developed planning and organizational skills, with the
ability to prioritize multiple tasks, setting and meeting deadlines are essential. Excellent communication skills for scientific writing and discussions
and proficiency in English are mandatory.

**Salary**: According to German pay grade TV-L EG 13
Terms: 65% of the full-time weekly hours
Starting date: April 2023
Duration: 3 years

We offer:
A position in a leading research institute, combined with a highly specialized working environment in the junior research group ‘Bioelectronic
Materials and Systems’ 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.

contractual measures under Art. 6 (1b) GDPR. These data shall not be transferred to third parties. Recipients shall comprise the employees responsible, the Works Council as well as,
participation will not be refundes.

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.
Frau Susanne Otto
Human Resources Department
Hohe Straße 6 01069 Dresden