Engineer or Scientist (m/f/div)

Engineer or Scientist (m/f/div)

The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e. V. (IFW Dresden) conducts modern materials research on a scientific basis for the development of new and sustainable materials and technologies. The institute employs an average of 500 people from over 40 nations and, in addition to its scientific tasks, is dedicated to promoting young scientists and engineers. The IFW supports its employees in reconciling work and family life and regularly undergoes the auditberufundfamilie® .

The Institute for Metallic Materials offers within the working group Acoustic Microsystems within the SAWLab Saxony of the IFW Dresden a position for an Engineer or Scientist (m/f/div) in the technology‑transfer related field of non‑invasive liquid mixing for technical applications. The position starts earliest at , is full‑time, limited to a minimum of 20 months, and part‑time work is also possible.

Main tasks and profile

As a successful candidate you should have a Master/Diplom or PhD in Material Science, Process Engineering, Microsystems Technology or a related field. You have hands‑on experience in 2D/3D CAD and prototyping techniques. Experience with microsystems/chip fabrication, acoustofluidic/microfluidic systems and/or radio‑frequency experimental setups is beneficial. Very good written and spoken English and a distinctive ability and enthusiasm to work in an international, interdisciplinary team complete your profile.

What we offer

• a modern, well‑equipped workplace on the campus of the Technische Universität Dresden
• flexible, family‑friendly working hours
• 30 days vacation per year
• Company pension scheme (VBL)
• Benefits for job ticket/Germany ticket
• Special annual payment
• Company health management (back training, health day with various offers)
• Discounted sports offers from the Dresden University Sports Center
• Job‑related further training opportunities and language courses
• Company restaurant with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes
• A future‑oriented environment with modern research infrastructure
• Working with international and interdisciplinary scientists from different fields
• Working on current research fields

The employment relationship, including the salary, is according to the German tariff TV‑L and is task‑related up to pay group 12 to 13 TV‑L.

Notes on the application

IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. In science, IFW Dresden would like to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly invites suitably qualified female scientists to apply. Applications from severely disabled individuals and those with equal status according to § 2 paragraph 3 SGB IX are explicitly welcomed. A corresponding proof must be included with the application documents.