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The Chair for Microsystem Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is looking for a

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/x) in microsystems technology, 39.83 hours/week, until 31.12.2028, TV-L E13

The Chair for Microsystem Technology explores innovative microactuators and microsensors from basic research to application-specific solutions. Projects are performed in a broad cooperation with researchers and industrial partners. The technological implementation is performed in our 600 sq m cleanroom facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our research projects include the investigation of new concepts for electrostatic actuators, self-sufficient sensors and systems for THz applications, their simulation and design as well as their realization and characterization. The research is performed in a cooperative team of excellent scientists and highly skilled clean room specialists. For more details, please visit www.mst.ruhr-uni-bochum.de or contact us directly. This employment provides the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree.

extent: full-time
duration: temporary (until end of project, 31.12.2028
beginning: as soon as possible
application deadline: 24.02.2025

Your tasks:

  • You will work on the collaborative research project nvestigating MEMS-based high-speed beamsteering concepts for THz radiation. This subproject (S01) is part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center / Transregio 196 MARIE (https://www.trrmarie.de/sfbtrr196marie/). The central task is to explore and to develop MEMS that allow to steer THz radiation into the desired direction. You will investigate a MEMS reflectarray based on electrostatic actuation to simultaneously carry out beamforming and focusing divergent sources. The developed MEMS shall also be utilized to realize frequency and magnitude tuning of high-Q THz resonators.

Your profile:

  • Master’s degree (Master/Diploma) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics, industrial engineering, or similar course of studies
  • Experience in cleanroom work and MEMS-design welcome
  • Interest in MEMS (design, fabrication and characterization) and high-frequency technology
  • Highly motivated, team-oriented work style with hands-on mentality
  • Strong proficiency of English and German

    We offer:

    • Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
    • Team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
    • A friendly and collegial environment
    • A modern, well-equipped workplace
    • a workplace in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings

    Additional information:

    At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

    If the position is funded by third-party funds, the employee has no teaching obligation.

    German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
    https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

    You can find information about the TV-L at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

    The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.


    The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

    Contact details for your application:

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Hoffmann; martin.hoffmann-mst@rub.de
    Dr.-Ing. Lisa Schmitt; lisa.schmitt-mst@rub.de

    Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

    For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

    We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification "ANR: 4235" until 24.02.2025, sent by e-mail to the following address: sekretariat-mst@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

    Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.

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