The Institute of Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position in the research group of Prof Marcel Rey of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)
for an externally funded project on the topic of "intelligent active matter". The position is available as soon as possible. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67%) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
- Development and fabrication of intelligent active particles based on cleanroom technology.
- Construction of an optical microscope for the investigation and manipulation of active particles.
- Investigation of the collective movements of active particles using video microscopy.
- Development of swarm intelligence in active particle systems to solve complex tasks.
- Documentation and presentation of results at scientific conferences.
- Publication of results in scientific journals.
- The position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A university degree (Master’s/Diploma) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field is required.
- We are looking for a committed, motivated, and team-oriented individual who is characterized by an independent working style.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
- Experience with project-related topics is desirable but can also be acquired during the PhD. These include:
- Experience in cleanroom and lithographic methods.
- Experience in optics, laser optics, and microscopy.
- Experience with active or colloidal matter.
- Experience in image analysis and particle tracking.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof Marcel Rey (mrey@uni-muenster.de).
Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, certificates) in electronic form (PDF file) by 2024-10-15 at:
Universität Münster
Institut für Physikalische Chemie
Prof. Dr. Marcel Rey
Corrensstraße 28/30
48149 Münster
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Reference number: 2024_09_19
