Vision to Products Welcome to Hahn-Schickard: The research center for innovative microsystems technology. With a team of over 300 employees, we transform ideas into cross-industry solutions - from conception to production at four locations in Baden-Württemberg. At our Freiburg site, the emphasis is on developing analytical solutions in microsystems technology, particularly for point-of-care diagnostics. For the area of Microfluidic Platforms in Freiburg, we offer from 01.04.2026 or later a Master Thesis for Multiplex digital PCR using High-Density Microwell Arrays (m/f/x) Aim of the thesis Multiplexing in digital PCR is often limited by "partition-specific competition" in commercial devices (≈25,000 partitions), where co-encapsulated targets compete for reagents. The goal of the thesis is to demonstrate how a LabDisk, with its high-density array of 250,000 microwells, eliminates this competition to ensure robust quantification of liquid biopsy targets like KRAS. Your Tasks Assay Development : Implement a multiplex Mediator Probe dPCR assay on the LabDisk. Comparison : Validate LabDisk performance against commercial dPCR systems. Data Analysis : Analyze high-density multiplex data. Your profile Studies : Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Medical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. Skills : Lab experience (pipetting/ PCR) and interest in bioanalytics. Work Style : Independent and structured. Language : Good English or German Our offer to you Flexible working hours Insights into current digital PCR development for molecular diagnostics Close supervision and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas A young and dynamic team An attractive workplace in a modern, excellently equipped research institute that is close to industry Participation in first-class health programmes such as Hansefit Subsidy for meals Subsidies for public transport Your Application Mr. Dr. Peter Jülg will be pleased to answer any question you may have. Peter.Juelg@hahn-schickard.de / Tel.: 49 761 203-95421 If you are interested, please send us your complete application documents (motivation letter/resumeCV/certificates/transcript of records), stating the reference number 26/3240/02 in a complete PDF document and naming the job portal here online via the application form. The decision is made directly by the division.