Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Engineering, Electronic Components and Circuits

Scientific Researcher / PostDoc (f/m/d, Nr. 235-25)
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Professor Seidl’s team develops innovative smart sensor systems for medical applications. He is affiliated with the Department of Electronic Components and Circuits (EBS) of the UDE and the Business Unit Health of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS). His team is involved in the DFG research training group RTG2610 for future retinal implants (together with the RWTH Aachen and FZ Julich). Our focus here is on researching novel stimulation schemes of single cells and the fabrication of microelectrode arrays. Furthermore, the team is part of a DFG project for remote photoplethysmography together with e.g., the University Clinic Essen. The research includes the development of AI-based methods for the detection of sleep apnoea.

The collaboration of EBS and Fraunhofer IMS combines the expertise of both institutions to research innovative sensor solutions for medical applications. This includes the development of novel sensor principles, the cleanroom production of micro- and nanosensors, corresponding AI-based biosignal processing and the support of clinical studies in close cooperation with our clinical partners. The fundamental technologies are developed, simulated and characterised at the EBS department and form the basis for transfer to applications at Fraunhofer IMS.

Start of employment

at the earliest possible date

Duration of employment

4 years

Working time

39 h 50 min (part-time employment is possible)

Your main tasks

Your responsibilities will include active participation in a growing research field. Your tasks will include

• Scientific development in neurotechnology (e.g. retinal implants) with the focus on novel electrical stimulation hardware and schemes for cell-specific electrical stimulation and the respective (AI-based) neural signal processing
• Contributing to the strategic direction of our research and expanding the research team
• Publications and presentations in scientific journals and conferences to actively contribute to the scientific discussion
• Supervision of doctoral, Master’s and Bachelor’s students
• Participation in interdisciplinary projects (e.g., RTG2610 and other on-going DFG and BMBF projects) with internal and external partners from science and industry to drive technological breakthroughs
• Initiating new third-party funded projects (DFG, BMFTR, EU)
• Expansion of our biomedical laboratory and measurement technology
• Cooperation with microsystem technology and AI-group at Fraunhofer IMS
• Support in the preparation and teaching of courses (biosignal processing, medical implants)

Your profile

• PhD or equivalent qualification in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, microsystems engineering, physics or a similar subject

• Proven personality in the field of biomedical and/or neural engineering (i.e., interdisciplinary projects in medicine and engineering) with experience in
  • Medical electronics (analog, digital)
  • Biosignal processing and (AI-based) analysis using Python or Matlab
  • Micro- and nanosystem technology for medical applications (BioMEMS)
  • Modelling and simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL)

• High motivation to solve scientific challenges creatively and independently
• Written and spoken German and English language skills are preferred

Further academic qualification is expected and supported as part of the position.

We offer you

• Interesting and educational tasks involving the use of key technologies of the future
• A responsible job with great creative potential
• A non-discriminatory working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• Family friendliness through childcare and counselling for your care responsibilities
• A wide range of further and advanced training programs, individual induction training
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking on site
• Attractive sports and health programs
• The possibility of partial mobile working

Application deadline

2025-06-12

Code number

235-25

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

You can find information about the faculty and the office issuing the call for applications at: https://www.uni-due.de/iw

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