At the Chair of Materials Science, Otto Schott Institute for Materials Research (OSIM), Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany the following position is available:

PhD studentship (3/4) in materials science of protein nanofibers

Qualification requirements:
• university degree (MSc or equivalent)) in physics, chemistry, biology or materials science
• knowledge and skills in experimental materials science in one or more of the flowing areas: proteins, biomaterials, polymers, composites, and materials structure and properties, interfaces, microscopy methods
• good knowledge of German and / or English

Main working tasks include:
• creation of new protein-based materials and their structure-property investigation using AFM, TEM, SEM, XPS, and optical methods.
• preparation of scientific publications, participation in the management and grant applications for projects support
• participation in the delivery of courses in the degree program of Materials Science (labs, seminars, lectures, tutorials) for BSc, MSc candidates.

There is ample opportunity for continuing education and training.

The Friedrich Schiller University is located in the beautiful heart of Germany in the attractive city of science Jena. The Chair of Materials Science focuses on the timely research areas bio-inspired materials, nanomaterials and materials interfaces.

For more information about the university and the group visit http://www.cms.uni-jena.de/
The salary is depending on research experience and is according to 13 TV-L.

We particularly 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 names and addresses of three referees, quoting the Reg.-Nr. 56/2014 should be sent by email until

2. June 2014
to:

Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt
Chair of Materials Science
Otto Schott Institute for Materials Research
Friedrich Schiller University
Löbdergraben 32
D- 07743 Jena
E -mail : k.jandt@uni-jena.de
For the return of the application documents submitted by regular mail a sufficiently stamped envelope must be enclosed, otherwise the documents will be destroyed after one month.