Doctoral Position in Experimental Soft Matter - Konstanz, Deutschland - Universität Konstanz

Universität Konstanz

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Konstanz, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

(part-time 75 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference No
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2023/070. The start date is flexible, between June and October 2023. The position is available initially for three years, aiming for an extension.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

Your Responsibilities

Tailoring soft polymer gels for wetting experiments
Implementing and operating a fluid manipulation and imaging setup
Analysis of image data, preferably in python
Interpretation of the results in the context of current literature
Supervision of student assistants
Presentation of results at workshops and conferences
Publication of results in high quality scientific journals

Your Competencies

Master degree in physics or a related field
Coding skills (preferably python)
Passion for experimental research in fundamental soft matter science
Curiositydriven personality, open to learn new experimental techniques and data analysis approaches
Handson mentality in daily laboratory work
Motivation for interdisciplinary research, connecting experiments to theory
Strong written and oral communications skills in English

We Offer

Good development opportunities, extensive training and an attractive remuneration package
An open and motivated research team
Training in stateofthe art experimental techniques and image analysis methods like deep learning
Frequent participation in workshops and conferences
Vast networking opportunities in a collaborative and interdisciplinary priority programme
Freedom to develop independent ideas, combined with close supervision ("open doors policy")
Profound career and family support
Region with high recreational value

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life.

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact,