PostDoc/research associate positionin the field of

Development and Characterization of Conductive Filter Materials for
Micro- and Ultrafiltration

Starting as soon as possible, the Department of Microsystems
Engineering - IMTEK at the University of Freiburg (Germany) opens a
new PostDoc or research associate position in the field of conductive
micro- and ultrafiltration membranes to be simultaneously used as
anodes in microbial fuel cells.

Potential candidates should hold a PhD/Master’s degree or equivalent
in Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry,
Physics (or related fields).

Your task:
Overall goal of the project is the development of a prototype
microbial fuel cell that is simultaneously used for  micro- or
ultrafiltration. As part of the project team you will be  responsible
 for the identification and characterization of conductive filter
materials for the micro- and ultrafiltration. Based on the results,
you will then develop economically feasible porous and conductive
filter materials and characterize them with respect to their
electrochemical and filtration properties.

Your profile:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent
scientific record. Succesful candidates must be good experimentators
and posses strong communication skills. Ideally, the candidates are
adept to scientific publication and already have previous experience
in the field of membrane filtration, material science, and
electrochemistry.

What we offer:
IMTEK and the University of Freiburg offer an excellent scientific
environment for interdisciplinary research. The full-time position is
affiliated to the Bioelectrochemical Systems Research Group at the
Laboratory for MEMS Applications. The group’s research is focused on
engineering aspects of bioelectrochemical systems for a wide variety
of applications, ranging from battery-independent power supply of
medical implants to renewable electricity generation from waste water
streams. In a highly interdisciplinary team of biologists, chemists,
and engineers we develop new materials, processes, and concepts that
are relevant for practical application.

For further inquiries and applications please contact:
Dr. Sven Kerzenmacher
telephone: +49-761-203-73218
e-mail: kerzenma@imtek.de

Web:
http://www.imtek.de/laboratories/mems-applications/research/biofuel-cells/about