Job Title: Materials Scientist as Doctoral Researcher in Scale-Bridging Correlative Tomography
Our research team invites applications for a highly motivated doctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary group specializing in scale-bridging correlative tomography. The successful candidate will focus on characterizing stationary phase materials (SPMs) used in chromatography, as well as other porous materials, utilizing state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as electron tomography (ET), nano X-ray computed tomography (nano-CT), and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).
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Responsibilities:
* Conduct detailed 3D characterization of porous and particulate materials on different scales with the overarching goal of understanding irregularities and designing optimized porous structures.
* Develop tailored sample preparation workflows, including laser ablation and focused ion beam (FIB), for correlative imaging experiments.
* Refine workflows and algorithms for data acquisition, reconstruction, and registration to enhance correlative 3D reconstructions.
* Implement advanced machine and deep learning segmentation strategies to improve quantitative analysis of hierarchical pore networks.
* Collaborate with material synthesis teams to optimize SPM structures based on imaging feedback.
* Analyze 3D pore data to support simulations of diffusion, transport, and particle self-assembly.
Requirements:
* Master's degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field with competitive grades.
* Strong interest in tomographic imaging techniques and data analysis.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Able to work in an interdisciplinary team, high level of independence and diligence.
* Able to present ideas and results to a broad audience.
* Proficient in the English language; proficiency in the German language is beneficial though not essential.
Benefits:
* Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme.
We offer a dynamic research environment with access to cutting-edge microscopy and tomography facilities, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking within the scientific community, comprehensive training programs, mentorship from leading experts in the field, excellent support during the academic qualification phase, structured doctoral degree programs, systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center, thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team, joint team activities, subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants, place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport, family-friendly environment with childcare options, flexible working hours, wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development, active health management.
Payment:
* TV-L E 13