Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - Group Leader Neuromorphic Biomaterials

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and permanent.
This is a full-time position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 14 TV-L.

Unser Profil

Our research focuses on organic bioelectronics, neuromorphics and neurotechnology develops next-generation bioelectronic devices for neural interfacing, biosensing, and optoelectronic applications. We combine advanced materials synthesis with state-of-the-art micro- and nanofabrication to create functional devices on both rigid and flexible substrates.

We are seeking an outstanding senior researcher to lead this group, contribute to our scientific agenda, and help shape the future of neuroelectronics research at RWTH Aachen.

Ihr Profil

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Chemistry

• Proven expertise in the synthesis and characterization of organic semiconductors, conjugated polymers, or small-molecule organic electronic materials.

• Proven experience in flexible electronics platforms design and engineering.

• Demonstrated experience in the integration of organic semiconductor in microchip-based technology for bioelectronic, optoelectronic, or biochemical sensing applications.

• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing and printing techniques, in particular two-photon polymerization (2PP)

• Proficiency in cleanroom-based microfabrication, including photolithography, metal thin-film deposition (PVD/evaporation/sputtering), and ITO deposition

• Previous experience with grant writing

• Previous experience in the supervision of doctoral and master's students

• Previous university-level teaching experience in organic electronics, bioelectronics, or neurotechnology

• Previous experience on scientific event organization and dissemination of results (i.e, participation in international conferences with poster, invited talks, etc)

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with electrochemical characterization methods (CV, EIS, OECT characterization)

• Established network in the organic bioelectronics or neurotechnology community

• Postdoctoral research experience at an internationally recognized institution

You hold the “Leadership Certificate” (“Zertifikat Führen”) from the Center for Professional Leadership (CPL) at RWTH Aachen University, or are willing to obtain the certificate after commencing employment.

You are willing to participate in the “Teaching at RWTH” program offered by Excellent Academic Teaching at the Center for Teaching and Learning Services (CLS).

Ihre Aufgaben

As Group Leader, you will:

• Lead and independently develop a research program in the field of materials developments for organic bioelectronics, optoelectronic sensors, and biochemical sensing

• Oversee the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of organic semiconducting materials and their integration into rigid and flexible substrates for bioelectronic applications

• Drive research and development in additive manufacturing and printed electronics, including two-photon polymerization (2PP) and related techniques

• Supervise and mentor doctoral researchers, master's students, and student assistants

• Independently acquire third-party funding through grant applications (DFG, BMBF, EU Horizon, etc.)

• Represent the group at national and international conferences and in collaborative research networks

• Provide teaching support of 8 SWS (semester hours per week) in the areas of organic bioelectronics and neurotechnologies

• Contribute to the administrative and organizational tasks of the institute

Über uns

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RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 14 TV-L