The Leibniz Centre for Photonics in Infection Research ( LPI ,
https:// lpi-jena.de) is a project of the National Roadmap for Research
Infrastructures of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). As
one of the supporting institutions of the LPI, the Leibniz Institute of
Photonic Technologies ( Leibniz-IPHT , https: // www. leibniz-ipht.de/)
is looking to recruit a
PhD candidate (f/m/d)
for 3 years part time (50 %). An extension might be discussed if
suitable.
The LPI is being established by a consortium of four supporting institutions
(Leibniz-HKI, Leibniz-IPHT, FSU Jena, Universitätsklinikum Jena) In future,
it will combine photonic technologies with infection research and thus
contribute to the development of new methods for diagnosis, monitoring and
therapy for human medicine. Research results will be transferred to clinical
practice along the entire value chain. The LPI's research program is divided
into basic technologies, in which the four supporting institutions jointly
address various scientific and technological focal points in an
interdisciplinary approach. As a user-open translational infrastructure, LPI
makes newly developed demonstrators and methods available to external partners
within the framework of joint projects.
The open PhD position comprises the collaboration in the development and
validation of a mid-IR-measurement platform and associated experimental
setups.
Your tasks:
research on different NDIR- and ATR-measurement concepts
development and realization of optical experimental setups
concepts and implementation of test measurements
research and evaluation of different reference samples
evaluation of optical and instrumentational components
support of the technical realization of a demonstrator
collaboration in the verification and validation of the platform
Your qualification:
Master's degree in Physics or equivalent
We expect:
substantial knowledge in mathematics
practical and theoretical knowledge in measuring techniques
theoretical and practical knowledge concerning IR spectroscopy
practical experience with FTIR spectrometers
We offer:
Your highly relevant contribution to a globally unique infrastructure:
The LPI will be a globally unique infrastructure for the development of
market-ready solutions: LPI bridges the gap from application research to
marketable products. You will be part of the initiation team to build up
the infrastructure.
An integrative and interdisciplinary work environment: Being part of
the LPI will empower you to translate cutting-edge photonic technologies
into products to fight infections – and all of this in a truly
interdisciplinary team covering the areas of physics, biochemistry,
technology, data sciences, and medical sciences. The LPI brings excellent
research, technology development and everyday clinical practice in close
proximity to each other.
Focusing your effort on the unmet medical need to fight infections
successfully: Photonic technologies in combination with microfluidics,
micro- and nanotechnologies, biotechnology, molecular techniques and
artificial intelligence will revolutionize diagnostics and companion
diagnostics for alternative therapies. At the LPI, compact devices for
rapid and unambiguous diagnosis of infections and new therapeutic
approaches (e. g. with new anti-infective agents, cell-based therapies
and nanoparticles) are being researched and developed.
A thorough and comprehensive personal training: Transferring good
practices in scientific working and outreach is one of our main focus
points. We'll teach everything that is needed for a career inside and
outside of academia in a respectful and enjoyable way. Moreover, plenty of
workshops and opportunities for scientific exchange are offered by the
Leibniz IPHT, as well as the Abbe School of Photonics and the Graduate
Academy of the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena.
World-class equipment and facilities: The Leibniz IPHT offers a large
variety of physics, chemistry, and biology labs at highest standards.
Moreover, it holds state-of-the-art fiber-drawing and clean-room
facilities (incl. lithography units), as well as microfluidics
fabrication and big data computing units. Simply everything your
interdisciplinary heart beats for.
A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for
families: parent-child room, campus kindergarten places, family events
Flexible working time models , 30 days vacation/year, special annual
payment, bridging days.
Jena - City of Science: A young and lively town with a vibrant local
cultural agenda!
Salary:
The employment relationship is concluded with the Leibniz-IPHT , the
remuneration is based on the provisions of the TV-L.
About us:
We are a modern, internationally oriented research institute. The
compatibility of work and family is one of our central concerns. We value
diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender,
disability, nationality or ethnic and social background. If women are
underrepresented in the area of the advertised position, they will be given
preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
Further information:
Dr. Gabriel Zieger Tel.: 03641 206123 E-Mail: gabriel.zieger@leibniz-
ipht.de
Application:
Please send your application electronically with Code 1139 as one pdf file
(including your CV, certificates, contact information of professional
references) to:
Leibniz-Institute of Photonic Technology Jena e. V.
Human Resources
Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena
E-Mail: [email protected]
(The position is vacant until it is filled.)
Or simply apply via our job portal (https: // www. leibniz-
ipht.de/en/institute/career/job-portal/) by clicking on the “apply”
button.