Reg.-No.: 113/09
At the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) of the Friedrich-Schiller- University (FSU) Jena, the following position is available:
One research assistant position (part time)
in Materials Science & Engineering/Physics/Chemistry

This position is available immediately, subject to approval of funds for 18 months at the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) of the Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU) Jena, Germany. This position is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility on biomaterials within one of Germany’s leading research universities.

This project focuses on the formation of protein nanofibrils (PNFs) and the preparation of bioactive nano/micro materials based on self-assembled PNFs. The work involves: preparation and characterization of PNFs, protein adsorption on carbon nanotubes, hydroxyapatite formation in simulated body fluids, and cell culture on bioactive PNF materials.

Applicants should have a master or higher degree in physics, chemistry, biology, materials science or a related relevant subject, and are expected to be familiar with surface characterization techniques (AFM, SEM, TEM) and other spectral techniques (Raman, FT-IR, dynamic or static lighting scattering, XPS). Previous experience in carbon nanotubes modification, hydroxyapatite preparation, protein aggregation, or cell culture would be preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills are expected.

For more information about the University and the IMT visit http://www.matwi.uni-jena.de/

The salary is according to TVL13 (1/2) that is depending on working experience.

We especially welcome women applicants. Disabled candidates will be preferred if qualified equally.

Review of applications starts 10. September 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, including a full CV, list of publications and research experience, skills and three referees, quoting Reg. Nr.: 113/09 should be sent by email to:

Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt
Chair in Materials Science
Director of Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT)
Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
Löbdergraben 32
D-07743 Jena
Germany
Email: k.jandt@uni-jena.de

To apply:

Applications, including a full CV, list of publications, availability date, summary of research experience, skills and the addresses of three referees, quoting the Reg.-Nr. 57/09 should be sent until 20. July 2009 by email to:

Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt

Chair in Materials Science

Director of Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT)

Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Löbdergraben 32

D-07743 Jena, Germany

k.jandt@uni-jena.de