Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V.
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
PhD Student (f/m/d) In-situ detection of airborne pathogens
to further develop a real-time in-air pathogen surveillance solution. The solution relies on the integration of a biosensor into an aerosol sampler. This interdisciplinary project brings together excellent research teams from fluid dynamics, bioengineering and biotechnology.
Working field:
- Further development of the sensor based on aerosol separation technique and field effect transistor
- Use aerosol measurement technique, electron-beam lithography and cleanroom equipmen
- Design of an experimental measurement campaign
- Publication of the results in scientific journals
- Participations at international conferences
- Strengthening research cooperation between involved institutes
Requirements:
- Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of mechanical engineering, physics of related disciplines
- Enjoy experimental work in international and multidisciplinary teams
- Communicative, structured and target oriented way of working
- Knowledge in English and German
What we offer:
- 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 here
- 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"
How to apply:
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=74895
Facts
ID: 194946
- Num. of employees:
- 1.500
- Site:
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- Dresden (Saxony, Germany)
- Type:
- PhD position
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Part-/Full-time:
- 75 %
- Starting date (earliest):
- 01/09/25
- Remuneration:
- TVöD Bund
- Remote work:
- Partially possible
- Scope:
- Engineering
- Research
- Field of studies:
- Engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Level of education:
- Master/Diploma
- Working language and expected level:
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- English (Very good command of the language)
- German (Very good command of the language)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 30/06/25
- Reference number:
- 2025/82
- By internet:
- https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=74895
- Application papers:
- cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc