Stellenausschreibung Nr. 423/2025
PostDoc position on the development of microbiopsies for soft X-ray imaging
PhD in engineering, physics, microsystems engineering or biomedical engineering
The ERC-funded Synergy project “NanoX: Nanoscale X-ray tissue imaging: understanding the pathophysiology of hepatitis E infection” combines the expertise of a diverse team with synergistic skills in infectious disease, physics, engineering, and structural biology to pioneer several technological innovations. At the heart of the project is the development of a targeted micro-biopsy tool for rapid tissue extraction, which is compatible with soft X-ray tomography and can be used in high biological risk facilities.
Tätigkeitsbeschreibung
You will have the following tasks:
- Development and optimization of micromanipulators and automated systems for microbiopsy together with the PhD student
- Integration of microbiopsy system into soft X-ray microscope, testing its performance under cryogenic conditions and X-ray irradiation
- Optimisation of protocols for tissue handling, integration of mechanical and biological data, testing outcomes, and system performance
- Implementation of the developed technology at project partner laboratories
- Establishing collaboration with industrial partners to implement practical solutions and facilitating technology transfer
Persönliche Qualifikation
- A successfully completed PhD in engineering, physics, microsystems engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required.
- Solid knowledge and practical experience in micromanipulation, automation technology, and high-throughput microscopy.
- Experience in the development and implementation of complex technical systems, ideally with an interdisciplinary background.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience in experimental data analysis.
If you enjoy solving challenging technical puzzles and want to collaborate with colleagues from around the world, we look forward to receiving your application.
Organisationseinheit
Institut für Mikrostrukturtechnik (IMT)
Eintrittstermin
01.02.2026
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
2 years
Application up to
16.11.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Weinhardt, email: venera.weinhardt@kit.edu
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