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

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 And 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) and 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 and 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 Modelling, Design, and Analysis of Olfaction-inspired Molecule-Mixture Communications

Crossed-Cluster Postdoctoral Project

• Project P10 (Prof. Robert Schober, Institute for Digital Communication): Task-oriented and Environment-dependent Modelling, Analysis, and Design of MC Systems

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.

Postdoctoral researcher position

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communications or a related field.
• Prior high-quality research in the field of MC, documented through journal publications and awards, is expected from applicant.

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• 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

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