Mechanical Engineer as Doctoral Researcher - Design of Magnetic Steering Systems (m/f/d)

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Your Tasks

The RTG consists of 9 doctoral research projects (P1-P9) organized in 3 clusters (C1-C3) and a cross-cluster postdoctoral project (P10) .

Cluster C1 focuses on the use of MC for the design, monitoring, and control of bioprocesses on a microliter scale. It includes:

Project P1 (Prof. Kathrin Castiglione, Institute of Bioprocess Engineering): Nanodevices for MC-based sensing and control in microliter-scale bioreactors
Project P2 (Prof. Heinrich Sticht, Institute of Biochemistry): Design and characterization of protein modules for MC-based sensing and control in microliter-scale bioreactors
Project P3 (Prof. Robert Schober, Institute for Digital Communication): MC-based modelling, monitoring, and control of microliter-scale bioreactors

Cluster C2 focuses on the MC-based modelling, analysis, and design of magnetic steering systems for superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). It includes:

Project P4 (Prof. Georg Fischer, Institute for Electronics Engineering): Forces, limitations, and concepts for SPION steering
Project P5 (PA: Prof. Jens Kirchner, Institute for Electronics Engineering): Lumped-parameter models for and optimization of SPION steering in highly branched vascular and tissue structures
Project P6 (Prof. Dietmar Drummer, Institute of Polymer Technology): Development of tumor models for MC based on additive manufacturing approaches

Cluster C3 focuses on the development of models, designs, and system architectures for airborne MC. It includes:

Project P7 (Prof. Andrea Büttner, Chair of Aroma and Smell Research): Transmitter systems for releasing and sending airborne MC signals as "odor objects"
Project P8 (Dr. Helene Loos, Chair of Aroma and Smell Research): Receiver architectures for information recovery from airborne MC signals
Project P9 (Prof. Vahid Jamali, Resilient Communication Systems): Theoretical modeling, design, and analysis of olfaction-inspired molecule-mixture communications

Your Profile

Outstanding grades in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.

Master’s Degree (corresponding to the specific doctoral project P1-P9) in:

Cluster 1: Biotechnology, Life Science Engineering (P1), Biochemistry (P2), Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communications (P3) or related fields
Cluster 2: Electrical Engineering (P4, P5), Medical Engineering, Physics (P5), Medical Engineering (P5), Mechanical Engineering (P6), Chemical Engineering (P6) or related fields
Cluster 3: Chemical Engineering (P7), Electrical Engineering (P7), Sensor Technology (P7), Physics (P7, P8), Chemistry (P7, P8), Engineering (P8), Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communications (P9)

For project P6 experience with polymers is required.

Benefits

Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV‑L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
Structured supervision and qualification program
Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
Joint team activities
Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
Flexible working hours
A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
Active health management