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Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) - Supported Lipid Bilayers (SLBs) on SiO₂ Chips

Anticipated Start Date:  01.06.2026
Application End Date:  06.05.2026
Temporary Employment:  > 12 months
Working Hours:  Full and Part Time
Requisition ID:  1866

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

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Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) — Supported Lipid Bilayers (SLBs) on SiO₂ Chips

 

 

 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, starting on April 1, 2026, on a full-time or part-time basis, and is limited until November 30, 2027. Salary is based on the provisions of the applicable labour agreement. Depending on the personal requirements, classification in pay grade E13 is possible. 

 

 

Aster Bioelectronics (GO-Bio funded) develops a wearable biosensor for continuous biomarker monitoring in interstitial fluid. The core technology is a robust bio–silicon interface: functional supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) on silicon oxide chips. Biology partners provide proteins/antibodies and labeled constructs; you will translate these into a stable, quantitative SLB-on-chip assay platform. Collaboration with teams at TUD and TUM.

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

  • Form and optimize SLBs on Si/SiO₂ chips (surface prep, lipid/buffer conditions, QC).
  • Functionalize SLBs for protein attachment (e.g., His-tag/Ni-NTA, biotin–streptavidin, other orthogonal chemistries).
  • Develop and run stability + performance assays (bilayer integrity/reproducibility, protein retention/function, fouling resistance).
  • Execute binding assays on SLBs with fluorescence readouts (incl. FRET) and report quantitative metrics.
  • Create reproducible SOPs and data-driven optimization cycles.

 

Your Profil:

 

  • PhD in biophysics, physical chemistry, bioengineering, surface science, or related field.
  • Strong practical expertise with SLBs and membrane functionalization (preferably on SiO₂).
  • Experience with fluorescence methods for membrane assays; FRET is a plus.
  • High experimental rigor and documentation skills; comfortable in interdisciplinary teams.

 

Our offer:

 

  • Full-time postdoctoral contract (24 months) at TU Dresden (TUD), Germany.
  • Key ownership of the SLB-on-chip module in a translational, high-impact biosensor program.
  • Close collaboration with TUD/TUM partners and access to excellent research infrastructure.

  • Remuneration: According to collective agreement, plus annual bonus and company pension scheme

  • Vacation: 30 days

  • Career and Development: Numerous internal and external opportunities for professional development, e.g., through our Carus Academy

  • Work-Life Balance: Support from our Family Office, including childcare placement assistance, holiday programs, and care for relatives

  • Health: Extensive sports and fitness programs in our state-of-the-art gym, mental health programs, and occupational health management

  • Employee Benefits: Discounts at our hospital pharmacy, corporate benefits, and other shopping portals

 

You can obtain preliminary information from Ms. Schramm at anastassiya.schramm@asterbio.de

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Elena Koch

Tel: 0351-458- 2594

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages. 

To ensure the best possible health protection for our patients and employees, we require proof of measles vaccination (a medical certificate) in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. Further proof of vaccination status must be presented before starting work.

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Our Benefits

Attractive conditions: We offer attractive compensation according to the collective bargaining agreement, 30 days of vacation, and a fixed annual bonus. For retirement, we offer the option of a company-sponsored pension plan.

Career & Development: Benefit from a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, including at our in-house Carus Academy.

Family Focus: Our Family Office supports you with childcare or eldercare needs.

Health & Prevention: You receive free health consultations, comprehensive vaccination coverage, and regular occupational health checkups. You can also take advantage of our in-house health center, Carus Vital.

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