Facts

Number of employees
1.500
Category
PhD position
Location
Germany, Saxony, Dresden
Area of responsibility
Engineering, Research
Start date (earliest)
01.09.2025
Duration
3 years
Full/Part-time
75 %
Remuneration
TVöD Bund
Remote work
Partially possible
Working language and expected level
  • English (Very good command of the language)
  • German (Very good command of the language)
Homepage
https://www.hzdr.de
Career website
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=74895

Requirements

Qualification
Master/Diploma

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Application deadline
30.06.2025
Reference number
2025/82
Application documents
cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc
Online
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=74895

PhD Student (f/m/d) In-situ detection of airborne pathogens

to further develop a real-time in-air pathogen surveillance solution. The solution relies on the integration of a biosensor into an aerosol sampler. This interdisciplinary project brings together excellent research teams from fluid dynamics, bioengineering and biotechnology.

Helm­holtz-Zen­trum Dres­den-Ros­sen­dorf e.V.

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

Tasks

  • Further development of the sensor based on aerosol separation technique and field effect transistor
  • Use aerosol measurement technique, electron-beam lithography and cleanroom equipmen
  • Design of an experimental measurement campaign
  • Publication of the results in scientific journals
  • Participations at international conferences
  • Strengthening research cooperation between involved institutes

Requirements

  • Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of mechanical engineering, physics of related disciplines
  • Enjoy experimental work in international and multidisciplinary teams
  • Communicative, structured and target oriented way of working
  • Knowledge in English and German

What we offer

  • A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
  • Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
  • A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
  • Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
  • We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
  • Numerous company health management offerings
  • Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
  • An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=74895

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