FZ Juelich PhD Position in EU Training Network FADOS 2026

The PhD candidate will be in charge of:

• The development of photopolymerizable hydrogel blends with n-type and p-type semiconductor capabilities
• The pattering of the semiconducting hydrogel into biomimetic microstructures with 2-photon polymerization setup
• The evaluation of morphological and electrochemical device properties in biological conditions
• The validation for in-vitro cell interfacing
• The communication with internal and external as well as national and international project partners

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorForschungszentrum Jülich
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Stuttgart
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A competitive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers will be offered, including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance (if applicable)
• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
• The possibility of (location-) flexible working, e.g. home office
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

Starting date: 1 February, 2026.

Requirements

• Applications are welcomed from candidates with a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent, including candidates who are about to complete their degrees) in physics, material science, chemistry or related fields
• Knowledge in semiconductor physics, bioelectronics and fabrication technologies
• Interest in neural interfacing and neuroelectronics
• Good communications skills and proficiency in spoken and written English
• Willingness and the ability to travel both within the Schengen region, the UK and abroad to conduct research (including secondments) and attend conferences and network activities

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Forschungszentrum Jülich on www.fz-juelich.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit FZ Juelich scholarship webpage.