Master Thesis - Automation of high-precision biofunctionalization of a flexMEA biosensor

Your Job:

• Translate the manual biofunctionalization methods of our flexMEA biosensor into an automated hardware process using a state-of-the-art micro-pipetting robot
  
• Streamline the workflow to efficiently biofuctionalize multiple flexMEA chips in a single run
  
• Optimize the design of flexMEA chips to improve the performance of our in-house portable electronic measuring device
  
• Support the characterization of the optimized flexMEA biosensor using electrochemical (CV, DPV, EIS) and mechanical tests
  

Further information on the project is available at:
https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/ibi/ibi-3/forschung/aptamer-sensors

Your Profile:

• Bachelor`s degree (or equivalent) in the field of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, or similar
  
• Hands on lab experience developing biosensors/sensors is required
  
• Previous experience in electrochemistry is an advantage
  
• Basic knowledge of electronics is an advantage
  
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new concepts/methods
  
• Well-structured and systematic research approach
  
• High degree of independence and motivation
  
• Statistical, analytical, and conscientiously working style

Our Offer:

We work on a highly relevant and innovative topic and offer you the possibility to actively shape the change. We support you with:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Multifaceted work in an interdisciplinary and international setting
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Ideal conditions for applying your experience in the field of biosensors
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• Forschungszentrum Jülich located close to the interface between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany and with strong links to the ABCD Region (Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf) which is one of the leading high-tech regions in Europe.
  

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality