Research Associate (Biomedical Engineering) | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This Research Associate position at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering in Dresden focuses on developing and testing procedures and equipment for transplantation medicine and extracorporeal life support systems, specifically within the BMWE-funded ZIM project PevO-3D. The role involves highly interdisciplinary work, blending engineering, natural sciences, and medical disciplines. Day-to-day tasks include conducting scientific research in close cooperation with industrial partners, designing and developing patient-specific oxygenator concepts, and modeling and optimizing flow and transfer parameters. The successful candidate will build, execute, and evaluate in-vitro test benches (Mock-Loop/ECMO) and be responsible for experimental validation, documentation, and reporting. Key requirements include a strong academic background (Master's/Diploma) in a relevant engineering field, proficiency in German (Fluent/C1), and practical experience with MATLAB, Python, and 3D-CAD software. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significant impulses to the institute's scientific advancement while working in a supportive, flexible, and well-networked research environment.