Job advertisement
Vacancy ID: 239/2024
Closing date: 20. January 2025
Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional University with a strong research profile based in the heart of
Germany. As a University covering all disciplines, we offer a wide range of subjects. Our research is
focused on the areas Light-Life-Liberty. We are closely networked with non-research institutions,
research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than
8,600 employees, our University plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and
future-oriented city.
The DFG Research Training Group (RTG) 2723 Materials‐Microbes‐Microenvironments (M‐M‐M):
Antimicrobial biomaterials with tailored structures and properties, at Friedrich Schiller University
Jena, Germany, combines expertise in materials, life, medical, optical and computational sciences to
develop ground-braking and highly innovative antimicrobial biomaterials for the prevention of
biomaterials-associated infections (BAI). This will be approached by six interdisciplinary PhD tandem
projects, each with two doctoral researchers (DRs) working on complementary materials science and
medical/life science aspects of these questions in each project, with one materials scientist and one
medical/life science professional working as team supervisors. Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) and
Jena University Hospital (UKJ) closely cooperate within the RTG. Our full spectrum of excellent
expertise in materials science and life sciences will be leveraged to address the critical issues of novel
antimicrobial biomaterials in a collaborative spirit. The affiliated early career programs of the RTG,
Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) and Jena Graduate Academy offer ambitious,
structured and interdisciplinary post-graduate training based on top-level basic and applied research.
A research group of the RTG M-M-M invite applications for a
Researcher Position in Materials Science
to conduct research and training in the development of novel antimicrobial materials and their
biological/medical compatibility and reactions.
Commencing on 1 February 2025 or later, the position is for up to 4 years. This is a full time (100%)
position. The doctoral researcher will work in the following interdisciplinary tandem project (materials
- Project A1: Switchable antimicrobial materials (Prof. Dr. K. D. Jandt (FSU))
- Actively and effectively contribute to the development of the project in research, training and
- Cooperate and support within the project and beyond
- Produce high-quality written manuscripts for publication
- Present your results at national and international conferences
- Assist with training other researchers, including masters’ and undergraduate project students,
- Contribute to maintaining the collaborative, friendly and welcoming environment within the
RTG and its collaboration partners
Your profile
- You have outstanding master’s degree (MSc) in materials science or physics or chemistry or
chemical science or materials engineering or closely related. Candidates in the final stages of
- Desired methodological skills materials science (three or more): experience in switchable
materials, materials design and synthesis, materials characterization and testing, PVD,
microscopy methods, handling of proteins and nanomaterials, organic and inorganic materials
- Highly motivated individual with an interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research
- The ability to work creatively and independently and collaborate with DRs of other disciplines
- An integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the
- Outstanding English communication skills, both written and spoken. German language skills
are an advantage.
Are you hesitating because you don't meet one or some of our requirements? Please do not hesitate to
apply and give us a chance to get to know you.
We offer:
- Research in a highly relevant topic
- A highly communicative atmosphere within an energetic scientific network
- A comprehensive mentoring program and soft skills courses for early career researchers
- An international competitive interdisciplinary training program in materials science and life
- Jena - City of Science: a young and lively town with a vibrant local cultural agenda
- A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family
Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder‘)
- University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
- Attractive fringe benefits, e.g., capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
- Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the
Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale 13 - depending on the candidate’s personal
qualifications-, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective
agreement.
Doctoral Research Positions are funded by the German federal and state governments. Friedrich
Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer. To promote gender equality in science,
applications by woman are particularly welcome. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given
preference in case of equal qualifications and suitability.
Applications in English should comprise a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic
certificates as well as a minimum of two letters of support from referees. Please familiarize yourself with
the project at the website https://www.mmm.uni-jena.de and submit your application under the vacancy ID
239/2024 by 20 January 2025.
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