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Location
Duisburg
Application area
Faculty of engineering, Chair for Particle Science and Technology
Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d, No. 339-25)
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The University Duisburg-Essen (UDE), Chair for Particle Science and Technology is seeking a Research assistant/Doctoral researcher (f/m/d) within the DFG funded Research Training Group GRK 3043 „AMTEC-PRO: Advanced Methods and Technologies für Proton Therapy. The aim of the Research Training Group is to improve the existing standard of treatment in proton therapy through the use of innovative methods, novel treatment approaches and modern technologies and to train a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers. The scientific program is based on strong basic research in the STEM disciplines, which will be transferred to medical applications in the long term. The research projects are located at the interfaces of medicine, physics and chemistry and utilize modern methods of particle technology and machine learning. Clinical implementation is carried out in collaboration with the West German Proton Therapy Centre Essen (WPE), a modern and leading facility for proton beam therapy in Europe.
Start of employment
01.10.2025
Duration of employment
42 Month
Working time
39 hours, 52 minutes (100%)
Your main tasks
The field of activity includes research in the development of nanoparticle-based sensitizers for proton therapy with the aim of a doctorate as well as successful participation in the qualification program of the Research Training Group. Therefore nanoparticles will be functionalized with organic ligands, characterized and tested for their ability to generate reactive species (oxygen: ROS, nitrogen: RNS, sulfur: RSS), and lifetime.
Your profile
- A relevant Master's degree, e.g. in chemistry, chemical engineering, medical physics or physics, with a minimum grade of 2.5
- English language skills at B2 level
We offer you
The GRK 3043 offers outstanding research opportunities in an innovative, multidisciplinary environment. The position offers opportunities for further scientific qualification. You can also expect:
- a varied, diverse range of tasks in a lively work area in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
- a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
- a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
- the opportunity to do a doctorate with numerous support offers
- family-friendliness through childcare offers for your children
- counselling for family care responsibilities
- a wide range of continuing education and training options, individual induction
- Excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
- attractive sports and health programmes (university sports)
- the possibility of working from home
Application deadline
2025-07-23
Code number
339-25-1
Application
Please send your application via email with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates and letter of motivation) to Prof. Dr. Doris Segets, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Ingenieurswissenschaften, 47057 Duisburg, E-Mail doris.segets@uni-due.de quoting the reference number 339-25 .
Information about the job
Information about the Research Training Group GRK 3043 “AMTEC-PRO: Advanced Methods and Technologies for Proton Therapy” and the call for applications can be found at:
http://www.grk3043.tu-dortmund.de
Learn more
University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en
In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.
Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.
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