Scientist (f/m/d), PhD position on the development of microbiopsies for soft X-ray imaging
Part-time 75%
The ERC-funded Synergy project “NanoX: Nanoscale X-ray tissue imaging: understanding the pathophysiology of hepatitis E infection” combines the expertise of a diverse team with synergistic skills in infectious disease, physics, engineering, and structural biology to pioneer several technological innovations. At the heart of the project is the development of a targeted micro-biopsy tool for rapid tissue extraction, which is compatible with soft X-ray tomography and can be used in high biological risk facilities.
Organizational unit
Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT)
Job description
You will have the following tasks:
- Design and development of micro-scale biopsy components for biological tissue sampling
- Experimental validation of biopsy tools on tissue samples, including experiments at Synchrotron Facilities around the world
- Development and refinement of protocols for sample handling, design processes, testing outcomes, and system performance
- Presentation of research progress in project meetings and conferences, including publications and reports
The position offers the opportunity to pursue a part-time doctoral degree.
Starting date
01.02.2026
Personal qualification
- A successfully completed university degree (Master) in engineering, mechatronics, physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- Basic knowledge and ideally initial practical experience in microtechnologies, automation, and/or microscopy
- Interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering, life sciences, and industrial development
- Excellent analytical and experimental skills, as well as the willingness to familiarize yourself with complex technical systems
- Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner, particularly with industrial partners and research teams
- Good written and spoken English skills
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years
Application up to
16.11.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Weinhardt, email: venera.weinhardt@kit.edu
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 424/2025.
Vacancy number: 424/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Gätcke
Phone: +49 721 608-25010,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany