Doctoral Candidate (DC) / PhD Position (m/f/x): laser-beam micromachining for manufacturing of moulds for bio-analytical devices

About the position

Doctoral Candidate (DC) / PhD Position (m/f/x): laser-beam micromachining for manufacturing of moulds for bio-analytical devices

Research Field: Technology » Production technology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

The Chemnitz University of Technology offers attractive employment for personalities with proven scientific excellence who want to contribute to the further innovative development.

Doctoral Candidate (DC) / PhD Position (m/f/x)

Chemnitz University of Technology aims to support women in particular and therefore expressly asks qualified women to apply.

The above position is one of 15 doctoral candidate positions of the MicroMan4Health doctoral network (https://www.microman4health.eu/).

The described open position has the topic “Laser Beam Micromachining for Point-of-Care Diagnostic Moulds” and is supervised by Prof.

This network focuses on developing data-centric micromanufacturing technologies for next-generation healthcare and MedTech applications.

The project offers the possibility to pursue the PhD within the network at different universities and research institutes from 7 European countries (Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Spain) and in the United States of America, including secondments to numerous industrial companies.

MicroMan4Health is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101312169.

The PhD-project DC10 focuses on laser-beam micromachining for manufacturing of moulds for bio-analytical devices.

developing advanced laser-beam machining strategies to fabricate moulds for forming of micro-fluidic features in POC diagnostic devices,

Key objectives are the development of a software tool for process design and laser-scanning strategies, the integration of simulation and experimental pulse-signal data to characterize lateral energy distribution, and the prediction of material removal results from laser pulse characteristics as well as optimizing scanning parameters for producing POC moulds.

The doctoral candidate will enrol in the doctoral student programme at Chemnitz University of Technology.

You will use your research results for scientific publications and your own qualification.

This is a position for further scientific qualification.

Experience with experimental research.

For applications and additional information about this research project and DC position, please contact the scientist in charge Mr.

2.Complete Academic CV: A detailed CV including information about your education, current position, work experience (if any), employment gaps (if any), interests, extracurricular activities, international experiences, and projects demonstrating your programming/software skills, background knowledge relative to the project and level of expertise.

Background material (host institution and research group):

What you’ll bring

• Selection is based on suitability, qualification and professional performance.
• You will use your research results for scientific publications and your own qualification.
• This is a position for further scientific qualification.
• Completed scientific university degree in the field in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering or a related field in Science and Engineering or comparable disciplines, which gives access to the corresponding qualification level.
• Experience with experimental research.
• Eligibility conditions according to the MSCA eligibility criteria:
• 1.Motivation Letter: A letter (maximum 1 A4 page) addressing your strengths and qualifications in relation to the project.
• 4.Copies of Diplomas and supplements: Include copies of your BSc and MSc degrees with diploma supplements.
• 5.Transcript of Records: Provide transcripts for your BSc and MSc degrees.
• If you have not yet completed your Master's degree, include your available credits and scores, as well as a list of courses you are taking in the upcoming semester.
• Research Field: Technology » Production technology
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Languages: ENGLISH
• Level: Good

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

Chemnitz University of Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Research group

Not stated

Location

Chemnitz, Germany, DE
This network focuses on developing data-centric micr, Oman, OM
Belgium, BE
Denmark, DK
Italy, IT
Slovenia, SI
United Kingdom, GB
Spain, ES
the, United States, US

Supervisor / contact person

Dr. Andreas Schubert

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA
(100 %, salary plus allowances package according to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – Doctoral Networks rules)
MicroMan4Health is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101312169.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-467072

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

30 Sep 2026 · 21:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-09-30T21:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
for a period of 3 years. Selection is based on suitability, qualification and professional performance. Chemnitz University of Technology aims to support women in particular and therefore expressly asks qualified women to apply. In the case of equal suitability, severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given priority in accordance with SGB IX.
We look forward to receiving your complete application including the below-mentioned documents via ouronline application portal by 30.09.2026 (keyword ‘Microman4Health-DC10-LBM').
If you prefer a different application method or have general questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ms. Wagenitz (Tel. 0371/531-12210). For applications and additional information about this research project and DC position, please contact the scientist in charge Mr. André Martin: (Tel. 0371/531-39324).
Where to apply
Apply now

https://jobs.tu-chemnitz.de/de/jobposting/fcd51129aeb41de4623aee387420607a3593d6dc0/apply

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/467072 ↗

https://jobs.tu-chemnitz.de/de/jobposting/fcd51129aeb41de4623aee387420607a3593d6dc0/apply ↗