Student assistant for thin-film deposition

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Berlin, BERLIN
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration, IZM, is one of the world's leading institutes for electronic packaging and system-integration technologies as well as for applied research and development of robust and reliable electronic components, modules and systems.

We are looking for a student to help us improve our thin-film fabrication capabilities. The main focus will be on deposition of metals, polymers and ceramics to be used as interconnects, electrodes or encapsulation for medical devices.

In the group "Technologies for Bioelectronics" at Fraunhofer IZM we design and fabricate active neural interfaces. We integrate small custom-designed electronics into microsystems for stimulation of and recording from the neural tissue. Our microsystems are often flexible implants based on biocompatible materials tailored for the central or peripheral nervous system. We design, fabricate, package and test our implants for long-term use. We also investigate new approaches for neural stimulation and wireless power and data transfer.

What you will do

  • Sputtering of thin metal films on a variety of substrates
  • Electroplating
  • Deposition of Parylene C via the Gorham process
  • Atomic layer deposition of ceramics
  • Lamination of thermoplastic films
  • Surface treatment of thin films
  • Characterization of thin films
  • Consistent project updates and discussions
  • Regular report writing

What you bring to the table

  •  Ongoing studies (mandatory) in the fields of electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, or comparable
  • Experience of thin film characterization techniques such as microscopy, profilometry or interferometry
  • Experience of working in a lab
  • Initiative and a high level of interest in experimental and analytical activities
  • High proficiency in English
  • Work on-site

Should your profile not correspond to the requirements to the full extent, do not hesitate to apply. If you bring with you a learn-on-the-job mentality and high motivation support will always be provided when needed. 

What you can expect

  • Exposure to cutting edge research environment
  • Training on all necessary equipment
  • Friendly international work environment
  • Potential for a broader research scope, as projects evolve

The weekly working time should be up to 20 hours. The position is initially limited to six months, but we are interested in a longer-term employment. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM 

www.izm.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 62583                Application Deadline: 03/17/2023


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