• Main goal is to develop novel FET-based electronic measurements system for real-time potentiometric and amperometric DNA detection
• Important milestone is the establishing of the bioreceptor functionalization, calibration and measurement formats for detection of methylated DNA of interest, using both, traditional molecular and nanoparticles-amplified formats
• Development of a demonstrator of the measurements system, enabling up to 100 pads monitored at the same time is expected

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Materials Engineering, Nanoelectronics or related field
• Specialization in Electrochemistry, Nanotechnology, etc. is a plus
• Practical experiences in one or more of the following subjects are beneficial: microfabrication, functionalization
• Ability of working in a team as well as independent work
• Fluent written and spoken English skills

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found at the homepage
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=73147