PhD Chemical Sampling and Detection (m/f) Job in Munich, Germany

EADS unites a leading aircraft manufacturer, the world’s largest helicopter supplier, a global leader in space programmes and a prominent defence network systems provider to form Europe’s largest defence and aerospace group. Around 128,000 people in companies like Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter work in 90 locations around the world to deliver some of the world’s most exciting projects.

PhD Chemical Sampling and Detection (m/f) Job Description

For EADS Innovation Works in Munich within the department CTOIWSISC - Chemical Bio Sensors we are looking for a PhD Chemical Sampling and Detection (m/f).

Assignment / Location: EADS Innovation Works Munich
Target group: Professional staff - engineer
Specialities: Engineering / Avionics, electronic and electrical systems, EMC
Work Contract Type: PHD, Research contract
Working Time: Full time
Education: Degree 4 Years: Engineering / Electrical Engineering; Degree 4 Years: Chemistry; Degree 4 Years (DE- Diplom/Master - Uni): Physics.
Duration: 3 years
Earliest start date: 2012-05-01


Disabled applicants with equal qualification are favoured.

Tasks:

Development of innovative processes for the sampling and preconcentration of trace substances (explosives, illicit drugs, controlled goods) for follow-on chemical detection. Design, integration and test of detection systems that seamlessly incorporate the newly developed sampling and preconcentration options into chemical detection equipment. The applicant will be integrated into the development teams working for the newly acquired EU security projects "DIRAC", "BONAS" and "SNIFFER". The applicant is expected to provide the scientific background of these projects. These activities will make an important contribution to the "Dissemination & Exploitation" of these projects and culminate in a high-quality PhD thesis. Designing, integration and testing of the developed sampling/detection systems require furthermore an intense cooperation with IW-SI staff. A good capacity for teamwork is mandatory.

PhD Chemical Sampling and Detection (m/f) Job Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following skills:

- Degree in Chemics, Physics or similar
- Technical skills (mechanics, electronics, software) acquired during previous activities
- Good knowledge base in physics, chemistry, electronics, IT, data processing, CAD, simulation
- Capacity to work in teams
- German and English: fluent

PhD Chemical Sampling and Detection (m/f) Application Information

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