wiss. Mitarbeiter:in bei Technische Universität Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Physics, Institute of Applied Physics, the Chair of Opto-Electronics (Prof. Karl
Leo) offers a position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting at the earliest possible date. The position comprises 65 % of the fulltime weekly hours and
is limited to three years. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts
Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further
academic qualification (usually PhD).

The research activities of the Chair of Opto-Electronics focus on the basic physical characteristics of
organic semiconductors and their device applications. The doping technology for organic small
molecule semiconductors developed at the institute enables development of high efficiency organic
light emitting diodes, solar cells, photodetectors and thin film transistors. Research work on organic
semiconductors at TU Dresden is bundled within the "Dresden Integrated Center for Applied Physics
and Photonic Materials" (IAPP), which is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the field of
organic electronic devices.

Tasks: Scientific research on nonlinear neural networks (spiking neural networks) based on polymer
dendrites, in particular:

• Review of current literature on Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors, Physical Neural

Networks & Electrochemical Sensing Schemes;

• Development of inks and printing techniques for the integration of organic electrochemical

transistors on biodegradable substrate, exploring the neuromorphic properties of individual
devices and design of circuits (e.g., spiking neurons, Muller elements), combination of printed
sensors with printed neural network

• Presentation of research results at conferences; writing of scientific publications.

Requirements: university degree (master or comparable) in physics, material science, electrical
engineering, chemistry or comparable; interest in basic and application-related research; high self-
motivation; experimental skills; excellent command of English language; excellent computer skills;
ready-to-use and up-to-date knowledge of organic electronics. Experimental skills and previous
experimental experience are desirable.

For further information about the Chair of Opto-Electronics or the advertised position, please contact
PD Dr. Hans Kleemann (e-mail: hans.kleemann1@tu-dresden.de).

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career
Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be
equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code
IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by February 19, 2024 (stamped
arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies)
to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Physik, Institut für Angewandte Physik, Professur für Optoelektronik,
z. Hd. PD Dr. Hans Kleemann, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany or via the TUD