The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG), is one of the 19 national institutions of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres e.V. (HGF). Around 950 employees carry out basic research and development work in close cooperation with national and international research institutions, research-oriented clinics and economic and public institutions.

At the Institute of Biomaterial Science some 100 scientists research multi-functional, polymer-based biomaterials for applications in regenerative medicine. Their implants and active agent delivery systems provide customised properties and functions to restore impaired body functions.

Senior Postdoc (m/f/d) Mechanical Engineering Additive Manufacturing of Polymers

Reference code: 50003888_2 – 2019/B 25
Commencement date: until November 1st, 2019

Fundamental and translational research at the Institute of Biomaterial Science of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is focused on the development of polymer-based biomaterials and devices for healthcare and robotics. At current, we are looking to fill the position of a Senior Postdoc (m/f/d) Mechanical Engineering - Additive Manufacturing of Polymers. This will be initially a temporary assignment for two years.

Your tasks

As a Senior Postdoc Mechanical Engineering - Additive Manufacturing of Polymers you will be responsible for

• Polymer processing particularly by operation of 3D printers based on commercial and custom-made instrument parts (FDM, lithography, multijet, powder etc.) to obtain desired device structures
• set-up of fabrication schemes, upscaling of production rates and / or downscaling of sample sizes
• adaption of printing approaches to match material properties, creation of hybrid and multicomponent devices, establishing desired devise functions by single or multimaterial design; selection of materials and material combinations; characterisation of material and device properties
• analysis of (clinical) imaging data and transfer into printable models
• creation of 3D models to predict device functionalities in specifically designed test environments
• training and supervision of the technical staff

Your profile

• successfully completed engineering degree (and PhD in engineering , e.g. mechanical engineering with PhD)
• track record of experience in research and development in additive manufacturing in industry (>3y. ) or PhD and previous postdoctoral research in the field of this call
• hand-on skills in set-up and handling of 3D printing instruments for polymers
• design of devices (including CAD models) and prediction of device features by computational models
• strong background in materials science, particularly polymers for additive manufacturing
• strong organizational and communication skills
• fluent business language in English or German with a working knowledge of the other; international applicants are encouraged to continuously work on German language skills
• high level of personal commitment and stress resilience
• experienced handling of MS Office, CAD software and instrument software

We offer

• a diversified and responsible job in an international environment
• an attractive working environment where your ideas and your engagement are demanded
• short communication paths: you will directly communicate with the institute director
• appropriate salary related to TV-AVH as well as the usual public sector social benefits

Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents including your CV, description of your scientific and work expertise, list of publications if existing, and copies of credentials (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) including grades.

Application deadline: October 16th, 2019
Job location: Teltow

The promotion of equal rights is a matter of course for us. Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.