Scientist Semiconductor Process Technology

The Ferdinand-Braun Institut (FBH), Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and member of the Leibniz Association. FBH is co-financed by the State of Berlin and the German Federal Government. It is one of the world-wide leading institutes for applied research on high-power diode lasers and microwave components & systems. Based on III-V semiconductors, its research activities range from design & simulation, semiconductor processing, mounting & packaging, to ready-to-ship modules. In close cooperation with its partners in research and industry, FBH transfers its results into applications in communications, laser and space technology.  For more details see: www.fbh-berlin.de.

We started a new project on fabrication and assembly of integrated circuits (MMICs) for frequencies above 100 GHz, for sensor applications and radar with high spatial resolution. The devices are based on InP-HBTs fabricated in FBH’s transferred substrate (TS) technology. Novel techniques have to be developed for integration of such THz-MMICs into multi-chip modules with optimized heatsinking and low interconnet losses.
To expand our newly established team for InP-based THz electronics we are currently seeking a Scientist Semiconductor Process Technology
Reference No. 11/11

You should have a profound record of experimental work on microwave components and excellent expertise in semiconductor device processing, preferably of InP or HBTs. You will be responsible for TS-MMIC process design, control, supervision and evaluation.

FBH is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Among equally qualified applicants preference will be given to handicapped candidates. We actively assist foreign colleagues with their integration.

Please submit your application by September 24th, 2011 indicating the corresponding reference number.

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
c/o Mrs. C. Fischer
Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4
D-12489 Berlin
Germany

PhD fellowship Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Context of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

A PhD fellowship is available at the Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research as part of a larger joint research effort on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. Focus of the research project “Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Context of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)” is to combine results from human molecular genetics and in Drosophila melanogaster to gain a mechanistic understanding of how altered mitochondrial dysfunction affects the progression of HSP.

Methoden:
Aim of the advertised project is to use Drosophila Genetics to increase our understanding of the molecular cause of hereditary spastic paraplegia. Next, the successful candidate will use a combination of behavioral assays, in vivo imaging and super resolution microscopy to address the temporal sequence of cellular events that lead ultimately to the loss of the affected neurons.

You should be a highly motivated student with top grades, talent and creativity. You should furthermore be willing to visit collaborating laboratories in the course of you PhD to learn techniques and undertake experiments.

Anfangsdatum: 21. August 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: Stipendium

Homepage: http://www.hih-tuebingen.de/synaptic-plasticity/

Applications should include a CV, academic achievements, a brief statement of research interests including your past experience and names of at least 2 referees. Applicants are expected to show a sincere and specific interest in the project. Applications received by October 1, 2011, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. Please use PhD_1011 as subject for you e-mail application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The University of Tübingen offers a stimulating and interactive scientific environment at the internationally competitive level. This includes for example the Max Plank Institutes for Developmental Biology and Biological Cybernetics, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, the Cluster of Excellence for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN) and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders (DZNE) as well as a Center for Rare Diseases.

Post-doc position for two years available for 3D medical image analyses in Freiburg, Germany

This post at the interface between clinically applied brain imaging and methods development is funded by the German Research Council (DFG). The project aims to improve automated diagnosing using cerebral MRI in the context of neurodegeneration. Pattern recognition methods, Graph theory and Bayesian learning algorithms will be employed to integrate multi-modal imaging and clinical data.

The post is based at Freiburg Brain Imaging (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/groups_en.html) and initially funded for two years with a possible one year extension. This facility integrates the research interests of the departments of Neurology, Psychiatry, Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery and the local memory clinic. The successful applicant will be working in the group of Dr. Stefan Klöppel from the department of Psychiatry (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/fbi/live/members/kloeppel_en.html) and Prof. Olaf Ronneberger (http://lmb.informatik.uni-freiburg.de/people/ronneber/) from the department of Pattern Recognition.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.

- Experience in pattern recognition methods, Bayesian statistics and graph models.

- Good communication skills to work in a multi-professional team.

This position is immediately available and until filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The application should be sent to Dr. Stefan Klöppel (stefan.kloeppel[at]uniklinik-freiburg.de) or Prof. Olaf Ronneberger (ronneber[at]informatik.uni-freiburg.de) by email. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.