Research Assistant

The in Forchheim (Germany) based research group "Correlative Microscopy and Materials Data" develops advanced and tailored microscopy and spectroscopy workflows for cross-scale (from macro to nano) and multimodal analysis of biological materials, high-performance ceramic materials and battery materials. For this purpose, we are looking for immediate reinforcement by a scientifically experienced employee in the context of correlative microscopy.

**What you will do**

You will characterize solid-state materials and devices as well as biological samples incubated with micro
- and nanoplastics using state-of-the-art spectroscopic instruments. The scope of duties also includes the evaluation of spectral data using modern methods and statistical relevance.

**What you bring to the table**

You have successfully completed a scientific university degree (preferably with a PhD) in the fields of materials science, physics, chemistry or comparable and have sound knowledge in the use of spectroscopic instruments and techniques such as Raman, photoluminescence, FTIR and X-ray fluorescence. Applications with motivation to pursue a PhD are also welcome.

Furthermore, you will have experience in spectral data analysis using commercially available or in-house developed software tools such as PCA and machine learning.

In addition, the following competencies and skills round out your profile:

- Familiarity with careful handling of complex measurement systems
- Practical experience with one or more of the following: battery, semiconductor, ceramic and plastic materials, and biological tissues and cells
- Structured, analytical and goal-oriented working strategy approach to correlating spectroscopy with spectroscopy data using colocalization.

**What you can expect**

We offer you an exciting and interdisciplinary working environment with responsibility and room for your ideas in an excellently equipped research institute with close links to large regional and international industrial companies and academic institutions. You will be part of a young, heterogeneous and interdisciplinary team consisting of physicists, biologists, material scientists, computer scientists and data specialists and will have the opportunity to actively support the strategic development of Fraunhofer IKTS.

In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

- Flextime
- Individual development and career opportunities
- Various opportunities for further qualification
- Company pension plan
- Participation in job ticket
- Support offers for the compatibility of family and career

The weekly working time is 39 hours.

The position is initially limited to 2 years and can also be filled on a part-time basis.

We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to professional equality irrespective of gender.

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Questions about this position will be answered:
Mrs. Dr.Ing. S. Pechmann
Tel.: +49 172 2817653

Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS

Requisition Number: 67465 Application Deadline: