Location

Duisburg & Essen

Application area

The University Duisburg-Essen, the University Medicine Essen and the TU Dortmund University

12 Research assistants/Doctoral researchers (f/m/d)
salary classification 13 TV-L

The University Duisburg-Essen (UDE), the University Medicine Essen and the TU Dortmund University are seeking 12 research assistants/doctoral researchers (f/m/d) within the DFG funded Research Training Group GRK 3043 „AMTEC-PRO: Advanced Methods and Technologies für Proton Therapy. Five positions are located in Dortmund and seven in Duisburg-Essen. The aim of the Research Training Group is to improve the existing standard of treatment in proton therapy through the use of innovative methods, novel treatment approaches and modern technologies and to train a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers. The scientific program is based on strong basic research in the STEM disciplines, which will be transferred to medical applications in the long term. The research projects are located at the interfaces of medicine, physics and chemistry and utilize modern methods of particle technology and machine learning. Clinical implementation is carried out in collaboration with the West German Proton Therapy Centre Essen (WPE), a modern and leading facility for proton beam therapy in Europe.

Start of employment

01.10.2025

Duration of employment

42 months

Working time

67–100% of a full-time position; 67% (chemistry), 75% (physics, medical science) or full-time (engineering)

Your main tasks

The field of activity includes research in one of the above-mentioned areas with the aim of a doctorate as well as successful participation in the qualification program of the Research Training Group.

Your profile

• A relevant Master's degree, e.g. in (cell) biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, medical physics or physics, with a minimum grade of 2.5
• English language skills at B2 level

We offer you

The GRK 3043 offers outstanding research opportunities in an innovative, multidisciplinary environment. The position offers opportunities for further scientific qualification. You can also expect:

• a varied, diverse range of tasks in a lively work area in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
• a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• the opportunity to do a doctorate with numerous support offers
• family-friendliness through childcare offers for your children
• counselling for family care responsibilities
• a wide range of continuing education and training options, individual induction
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health programmes (university sports)
• the possibility of working from home

Application deadline

2025-05-11

Code number

168-25-1

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

Information about the Research Training Group GRK 3043 “AMTEC-PRO: Advanced Methods and Technologies for Proton Therapy” and the call for applications can be found at:

http://www.grk3043.tu-dortmund.de

The University of Duisburg-Essen aims to promote the diversity of its members.

(s. https://www.uni-due.de/diversity).

UDE strives to increase the proportion of women among its academic staff and therefore encourages women with pertinent qualifications to apply. According to the NRW State Equal Opportunities Act, women will be considered preferentially if they have equal qualifications.

Applications from qualified disabled persons in the legal sense of § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX are also welcome.

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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