Application deadline: April 15th 2014

Job description:
At the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 986 „Tailor-Made Multi-Scale Materials Systems – M3“ was established on July 1st, 2012. The SFB 986 is set to both develop and manufacture multi-scale structured materials with tailor-made mechanical, electrical, and photonic properties. Three interconnected project areas investigate this innovation potential: A: Quasi-self-similiar hierarchical materials systems, B: Nano-structured multi-phase materials systems and C: Materials systems for photonics at high temperatures. The TUHH invites applications for scientific researchers m/f for this temporary position, available as of June 1, 2014 (ends June 30, 2016).

Your qualification:

• Scientific degree (preferably a PhD) in physics, materials science or natural sciences (chemistry, biology or similar)
• Experience of research in transmission electron microscopy and TEM sample preparation is essential
• Previous experience with FEB, SEM and EDX equipment is an advantage
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary

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