PhD Candidate, Research Associate (f/m/d)

You will have the following tasks:

• Development of a new type of NMR/MRI probe head optimized for the detection of rare nuclides such as ¹³C and ²H. The primary electronic structures should be designed for minimal noise through cryogenic cooling.
• Electronic and mechanical design, construction, and testing of prototypes. 
• Supervise master’s and semester thesis projects.
• Publish your findings in international journals and present them at international conferences.

This position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate alongside your research work.

Persönliche Qualifikation

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in magnetic resonance, cryogenic and vacuum technology, as well as in the design and construction of scientific instruments, are advantageous.

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Organisationseinheit

Contract duration

3 years

Application up to

30.06.2025

Contact person in line-management

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Utz, email: marcel.utz@kit.edu.