Research Associate / PhD student bei Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), 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 Cluster of Excellence „Physics of Life” (PoL), the Heisenberg Chair of mechanics of active
biomaterials offers a position as

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

starting December 1, 2023. The position is entails 65% of the fulltime weekly hours and is limited until
November 30, 2026 with the option of extension. 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).

Tasks: scientific research activities within the Heisenberg Chair of mechanics of active biomaterials of
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Fischer-Friedrich with the following research topics: mainly experimental
examination of the pattern formation and viscoelastic dynamics of the cell cortex. The underlying
goal is to generate a better understanding of emergent patterns in the cortical biopolymer shell of
animal cells with the goal to better understand cellular shape regulation in tissues. Methods include
atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy, cell culture and hydrodynamics of active
materials. Furthermore: analysis of experimental data with custom-made computer programs, writing
of scientific manuscripts for publication in the relevant periodicals; conducting detailed literature
searches; writing regular interim reports; participation in professional conferences and presentation
of the research work of the laboratory and its projects; support of the institute for applications for
third-party funding.

Requirements: university degree (Diplom / Master) in physics, applied mathematics or chemistry;
experience with differential equations and wet lab work; good command of spoken and written
English; communication skills; high motivation and teamwork.

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 documents by August 31, 2023 (stamped arrival date applies),
preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a
single pdf file to elisabeth.fischer-friedrich@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, PoL, Heisenberg-
Professur für Mechanik aktiver Biomaterialien, Frau Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Fischer-Friedrich,
Arnoldstr. 18, 01307 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be
returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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