Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Engineering, Chair of Electronic Components and Circuits

Scientific Researcher (PhD candidate) (f/m/d, No. 243-25)
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The Chair of Electronic Components and Circuits (EBS) at UDE is part of the Faculty of Engineering and one of the 13 Chairs of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. The versatile and interdisciplinary research activities of the EBS team in the context of micro- and optoelectronic functional components, CMOS-compatible technologies and learning embedded systems are thematically closely linked with the activities of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (FhG-IMS), whose director Prof. Grabmaier is also the EBS chairholder.

The collaboration of the EBS team at UDE and their colleagues at Fraunhofer IMS combines the expertise of both institutions to research innovative measurement solutions for medical applications. This includes the development of novel sensor principles with a focus on camera-based technologies and image processing using state-of-the-art AI- and ML-based processing techniques in collaboration with clinical partners.

For a consortial project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) starting mid of the year we are looking for a scientific researcher to support the development of ComplexEye – a novel unique array microscope for simultaneous time-lapse video microscopy, enabling high throughput single-cell analysis of dynamic cell migration processes. The use of ComplexEye to study these processes provides deeper insights into mechanisms related to the human immune system and their role in the onset of diseases such as cancer, stroke and heart attack.

Start of employment

at the earliest possible date

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

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

Your main tasks

Your responsibilities will include active participation in a novel and impactful research field as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your tasks will include

• Scientific development of a multi camera-based cell analysis unit with the focus on high speed FPGA-based cell recognition and feature extraction including microelectronics, optics, mechanics, circuitry, programming (GUI and HDL)
• Publication and presentation of the results in scientific journals and at conferences to actively contribute to the scientific discussion
• Supervision of Master’s and Bachelor’s students
• Coworking in an interdisciplinary project setting and team
• Enthusiasm and open-mindedness for the application field of biomedicine especially cell analysis
• Cooperation with microsystem technology and AI-group at Fraunhofer IMS
• Support in the preparation and teaching of B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses

Your profile

• Master or equivalent qualification in engineering (preferred electrical engineering or embedded systems engineering), physics or a similar subject

• At least basic experience preferably in more than one of the fields
  • Design of mixed signal electronic circuits and PCBs
  • Conceptual design and programming of embedded systems based on FPGA (using Verilog or equivalent) and microcontroller (using C, Python or equivalent)
  • Imaging optics and imager usage
  • Image processing and feature extraction (AI-based)
  • Conceptual design and programming of device control software (using Python or equivalent)
  • Interdisciplinary projects in medicine and engineering

• High motivation to solve scientific challenges creatively and independently
• Written and spoken German 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

2025-08-10

Code number

243-25

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

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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