The department of Digital Design and Processing in the Institute of Active Polymers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, invites applications for a Research Scientist in Smart Implant Covering.

Year 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Department of Digital Design and Processing
Year 2 Charité -Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Cardiology

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy.

The position is full-time (39 hours/week).

Your tasks

Characterization of cardiac implants and their validation in various anatomies in simulated environment and animal tissue
Development and characterisation of sensing system for implants
Analysis and processing of data from experimental studies
Integration of implant components and testing in simulated environments, animal tissue and animal models

Your profile

Completed master’s degree or PhD in the field of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics or other relevant fields

Expertise and experience:

Required:
Experience in independent scientific work
Experience in experimental characterisation of materials, medical devices and/or sensors
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills
Nice to have experience in:
Biofabrication, additive manufacturing (3D printing, electrospinning, bioprinting, extrusion)
Characterisation of mechanical properties of materials
Characterisation of electrical properties of materials
Microscopy and spectroscopy methods for materials characterisation
Investigations of material cells interactions
Excellent publications track record in the relevant field
Knowledge of IP protection and patent application process
Experience in working with medical devices
Experience in prototyping of medical devices
Knowledge of testing protocols for medical devices with electronics within EU and FDA regulations
Experience in work with soft tissue, animal tissue, animal models or similar

Content-related enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Katarzyna Polak-Krasna. (Katarzyna.Polak-Krasna@hereon.de).

We offer you

An exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
A well-connected research campus (public transport bus) and best networking opportunities
Individual opportunities for further training
Social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 (according to EntgO Bund)
An excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
Very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
Free assistance program for employees (EAP)
Corporate benefits

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested?

Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates, etc.) indicating the reference number

code no. 2024/PL 2 until 25 November 2024.