Doctoral Candidate of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme at the Institute for Materia[...]

Technische Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a Doctoral Candidate for an exciting project on networked distributed neural interfaces. The successful candidate will focus on electrochemical synthesis, functionalization of silicon materials, and energy conversion characteristics. Ideal applicants are from a materials science background and eligible for PhD enrollment at Hamburg University of Technology. The position is funded, offering a gross salary of approximately €4,000 per month plus allowances. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will impact cutting-edge research and innovation.

Leistungen

30 days vacation per year

Flexible working conditions

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifikationen

• Eligible to enroll on a PhD program at Hamburg University of Technology.
• Good command of English; German proficiency is beneficial.
• Must not have resided/worked in Germany for more than twelve months within the last 36 months.
• Must be eligible for a visa if from outside the EU.

Aufgaben

• Develop and characterize nanoporous silicon–polypyrrole hybrid materials.
• Coordinate implant integration with projects in the doctoral network.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemical synthesis

Silicon functionalization

Mechanical actuator materials

Energy conversion characteristics

Ausbildung

Completed scientific university studies in Materials Engineering, Biomaterial Engineering, or Nanotechnology

Tools

Nanoporous materials

Jobbeschreibung

Networked Distributed Neural Interfaces for Interference‑Based Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a key treatment for neurological diseases for the ageing population. However, there is a need for less invasive alternatives.

With the support of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions programme, BRAINET will develop skull‑fixed stimulation hubs that create a communication network for therapeutic stimulation. These hubs will use innovative magneto‑electrical transducers, powered by external magnetic fields, and advanced electrodes that barely come in contact with the brain. It will also equip researchers with the skills to enhance neurotechnology.

The doctoral candidate will develop and characterise a nanoporous silicon–polypyrrole hybrid material capable of converting mechanical disturbances into electrical signals under biocompatible conditions to enable wireless mechanical‑to‑electrical energy transfer for implant communication. This position is suitable for technically skilled physicists, materials scientists, bio‑engineers, or any researcher comfortable working with smart materials, magnetic actuation, energy transfer, and experimental validation in biomedical settings.

Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d)

Funded within the scheme of this MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN). BRAINET (www.brainet‑dn.eu) has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the MARIE SKŁODOWSKA‑CURIE grant agreement. The advertised position will be one of 14 throughout Europe.

Institute for Materials and X‑Ray Physics

Remuneration

The project is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action Doctoral Network BRAINET (doi://10.3030/101225775). The monthly gross salary will comprise a living allowance (ca €4000/month corrected with the country factor of the recruiting institution, before taxes and including employer contribution), mobility allowance (ca €710/month) and, if applicable, a family allowance (ca €495/month). The family allowance will be implemented if the doctoral candidate has or acquires family obligations during the action duration. National and institutional taxes and social contributions apply to all DC fellowships and will be deducted from the allowances. The provided amount is not conclusive and will be defined prior to the recruitment start.

ID: 37925WMSCAM2 Start of employment July 1st 2026

Application deadline February 28th 2026 12h

Scope full time, fixed term until June 30th 2029

Your Tasks

• Electrochemical synthesis of mesoporous solids, in particular silicon
• Functionalization of mesoporous silicon with electrically conductive polymers
• Functionalization of porous solids with mechanical actuator materials
• Characterisation of mechanical‑to‑electrical energy conversion characteristics
• Coordination of implant integration with other projects of the doctoral network

Your Profile

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject of Materials Engineering, Biomaterial Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Desired knowledge and personal skills:

• Applicants must be eligible to enroll on a PhD program at Hamburg University of Technology. English is a must, German is beneficial.
• Candidates must not have resided/worked in Germany for more than twelve months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
• Candidates from outside the EU must be eligible to obtain a visa.
• Candidates are expected to travel to network partners during secondment for a typical total duration of two to three months.

Our Offer

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Flexible and family‑friendly working conditions
• Possibility of mobile working
• 30 days vacation per year
• Good public transport connections
• Comprehensive training and further education programs
• Internal offers for health promotionSpecial conditions in further gyms

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family‑friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8,000 students, 110 professors and 1,650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision‑making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Patrick Huber, Email: [e-mail]

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

The TUHH stands for equal opportunities and for appreciative and respectful cooperation.

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