Master Thesis - Biomimetic-Supported Lipid Bilayers on 3D-Conducting Polymer Surfaces for Neural Interfaces

Your Job:

• You do research on supported lipid bilayers and biomimetic structures in order to optimize 3D structures geometries to allow SLB formation and preserve the biomembrane integrity on conductive polymers
  
• You characterize SLB formation and 3D structures geometries by means of Electrochemistry, FRAP, AFM, and SEM
  
• Communicate with internal and external as well as national and international project partners
  
• You evaluate SLB uniformity and fluidity on the patterned substrates

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the field of Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials or a comparable course of study
  
• Professional competence: Knowledge in artificial membranes, polymer biomaterials, nanofabrication, neuroengineering
  
• Interest in neuroelectronics, neural interface.
  
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new methods, technologies and environment
  
• Fluent English in writing and speaking
  

Further desirable qualifications:

• Interest in bioelectronics and fabrication technologies.
  
• High degree of independence, motivation and reliability / independent and analytical working style
  
• Very reliable and conscientious style of working
  
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• The possibility of flexible working location, e.g. home office
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.