One postdoctoral position (full time) / one PhD studentship (part time) (Jena, Germany)

At the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) of the Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU) Jena, the following positions are available: One postdoctoral position (full time) / one PhD studentship (part time) in Materials Science & Engineering / Physics / Chemistry The positions are available immediately, subject to approval of funds for 24 months at the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) of the Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU) Jena, Germany. The posts are funded jointly by the Thüringer Aufbaubank and industry. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility on biomaterials within one of Germany’s leading research universities. The Friedrich-Schiller-University is among the leading research universities in the heart of Germany. The Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) focuses on the timely research areas of biomaterials and nanomaterials. The group of Professor Jandt is one of the leading research groups in biomedical engineering in Europe. The postdoc and the PhD student would conduct research and development on advanced biointerface and implant engineering and testing in close cooperation with industrial partners. Applicants should have a PhD (for the postdoctoral position) or seek a PhD (for the PhD studentship) in materials science, physics, chemistry, biology or a related relevant subject. Previous experience in surface engineering and polymers would be preferred but is not essential. Experience and abilities in several of the following techniques and skills would be desirable but not essential: polymer processing and structuring, AFM, LFM, ellipsometry, contact angle measurements, FTIR, cell culture and protein adsorption tests. For the postdoctoral position, two years of experience after completion of a PhD in would be ideal. Excellent oral and written communications skills are expected. For more information about the University and the IMT visit http://www.matwi.uni-jena.de/ The monthly salary is depending on research experience and is according to TV-L. We especially welcome applications of women. Disabled candidates will be preferred if qualified equally. Applications, including a full CV, list of publications, availability date, summary of research experience, skills and the addresses of three referees, quoting the Reg.-Nr. 57/09 should be sent until 20. July 2009 by email to: Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt Chair in Materials Science Director of Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMT) Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena Löbdergraben 32 D-07743 Jena, Germany k.jandt@uni-jena.de

One postdoctoral position (full time) / one PhD studentship (part time) (Jena, Germany)

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