Your mission
Are you looking for an exciting topic for a BSc thesis, MSc thesis, research internship, or mandatory internship? At the Kurt Schwabe Institute for Sensor Technologies, we continuously offer student projects in cutting-edge research fields at the interface of sensor technology, micro- and nanotechnology, bioanalytics, automation, and life sciences.
Depending on your interests, background, and the current project portfolio, your work may include:
- Development and application of micro- and nanotechnological sensor systems
- Single-molecule sensing and analysis of biomolecular interactions
- Electrochemical, optical, or microfluidic measurement technologies
- Robotics, laboratory automation, and automated analytical workflows
- Bioanalytical methods for drug discovery, cancer research, diagnostics, and biotechnology
- Design, fabrication, testing, and data analysis of novel sensor and measurement platforms
Your profile
We welcome applications from motivated students from fields such as:
- Chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, physics, nanoscience, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, process engineering, or related disciplines
- Interest in experimental research, sensor technologies, analytical methods, automation, or bioanalytical applications
- Curiosity, reliability, and willingness to learn new techniques
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary work between science, engineering, and technology
- Prior laboratory, programming, electronics, microfabrication, or data-analysis experience is helpful, but not mandatory
Why us?
At KSI, you will work on current research questions in a modern, application-oriented institute with excellent technical infrastructure and close supervision by experienced scientists.
We offer:
- Scientifically exciting and individually tailored thesis and internship projects
- Access to modern laboratories and technologies in sensorics, microfabrication, bioanalytics, electrochemistry, automation, and instrumentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between natural sciences, engineering, and life sciences
- Hands-on experience with technologies relevant for diagnostics, biotechnology, drug discovery, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing
- A supportive team culture and the opportunity to contribute to innovative research with practical impact