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Research Associate in the Field of Glass-based Materials for Neonatal Sensing
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena, Germany
About the Project:
For premature infants, catheter placement is necessary whenever enteral nutrition is not feasible due to insufficient physiological development. Placing such a catheter without complications poses a significant challenge, as the anatomical structures are very small and are accompanied by high heart and respiratory rates.
We are looking for a colleague to take part in researching glass-based endoscopic sensor architectures assisting catheter tracking in neonatal treatment. This involves functional dyes and field-responsive phosphors placed at the tip of an optical fibre probe. Functionality under harsh conditions is ensured by all-inorganic glass encapsulation.
Your responsibilities:
Design and synthesis of inorganic glass-based materials for encapsulation of functional dyes and phosphors;
Design and manufacture of fibre-optical sensor architectures;
Structural and optical characterization of glasses using advanced techniques (e.g., photoluminescence, Raman and FTIR spectroscopy);
Stress field analysis and mechanical testing of glass-based composite materials;
Collaboration with internal and external partners to explore application-oriented device integration;
Publication of research results in high-impact scientific journals and presentation at international conferences.
Your profile:
Master’s (or equivalent) and, preferably, Ph.D/Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline;
Strong background in optical materials, fibre optics, photoluminescence, or glass chemistry;
Hands-on experience with glass synthesis and spectroscopic characterization techniques is highly desirable;
High level of motivation, curiosity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of an international team;
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German is an asset but not mandatory.
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Deadline 30 November
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