⚙️ Research Associate for Doctoral Candidate (DC) / PhD Position (m/f/x) at Technische Universität Chemnitz in Chemnitz

Stichworte

• PhD
• Research
• Mechanical Engineering
• Laser Technology
• Micromanufacturing
• MSCA
• MedTech
• Chemnitz
• Horizon Europe
• Innovation

Zusammenfassung

Die Technische Universität Chemnitz bietet eine exzellente Promotionsstelle im Rahmen des EU-geförderten MicroMan4Health Netzwerks an. Der Fokus dieser Position liegt auf der Erforschung von Laserstrahl-Mikrobearbeitungsverfahren für innovative medizinische Diagnostiksysteme. Als Teil eines internationalen Teams profitieren Sie von Forschungsaufenthalten bei Partnern in ganz Europa und den USA sowie einer engen Anbindung an die Industrie. Diese Rolle kombiniert wissenschaftliche Exzellenz mit praktischer Anwendung in einem hochmodernen technischen Umfeld. Ideale Kandidaten verfügen über einen Hintergrund im Maschinenbau oder den Materialwissenschaften und streben eine internationale Karriere in der Forschung an.

Benefits und Qualifikationen

• MSCA salary plus allowances package
• International secondments to industry and university partners
• Horizon Europe funding
• Interdisciplinary research environment
• Participation in a European doctoral network
• Support for scientific publications

Stellenausschreibung

The Chemnitz University of Technology is a leading scientific institution dedicated to tackling global challenges through innovation. We are currently seeking a highly motivated researcher for a PhD position within the prestigious MicroMan4Health doctoral network. This role is based at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specifically within the Professorship Micromanufacturing Technology. You will contribute to the development of next-generation healthcare technologies by focusing on laser beam micromachining for point-of-care diagnostic moulds.

Your Research and Responsibilities

In this role, you will focus on the DC10 project, which aims to optimize scanning strategies for the series production of diagnostic parts. Your tasks include:

• Developing sophisticated laser-beam machining strategies to fabricate moulds for micro-fluidic features.
• Creating a software-based framework to predict and optimize laser-material interactions and energy transfer.
• Modeling beam-surface interactions and analyzing spatial energy distributions during the shaping process.
• Validating ablation strategies through collaboration with international industry and university partners during secondments.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for candidates who possess a strong scientific background and a passion for interdisciplinary work. Requirements include:

• A completed scientific university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience in experimental research environments.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• A collaborative mindset for working effectively within an international and diverse team.
• Compliance with MSCA mobility rules (having lived in Germany for less than 12 months in the last three years).

Benefits and Professional Growth

This position offers more than just a research role; it is a comprehensive career development opportunity within a funded Horizon Europe programme. You will benefit from:

• A competitive salary package including specific allowances according to MSCA rules.
• Direct integration into the doctoral student programme at Chemnitz University of Technology.
• Extensive networking opportunities through international secondments in Europe and the USA.
• A highly motivated, interdisciplinary team exploring topics of high practical relevance.
• Full support for your scientific qualifications and publications.