"Doctoral Candidate / Research Assistant (f/m/d) Thermoacoustic Microenergy Devices"

The Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) offers as soon as possible, limited up to 3 years, a

Doctoral Candidate / Research Assistant (f/m/d) Thermoacoustic Microenergy Devices Application of AI in the Development and Manufacturing of Perovskite Semiconductor Materials Part-time 75 %

Join us at KIT in shaping the future of renewable energy through cutting-edge research at the intersection of perovskite photovoltaics and machine learning. Your contribution will be crucial in developing and optimizing innovative materials and processes for high-efficiency solar cells.

Your responsibilities include:

• Research on AI methods for materials discovery and scalable manufacturing processes in perovskite photovoltaics:
• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments
• Creating comprehensive experimental datasets
• Applying machine learning methods (e.g., neural networks) to analyze, interpret, and optimize complex experimental processes
• Supporting project work and coordinating laboratory infrastructure
• Assisting in teaching activities
• Publishing research results in scientific journals and presenting at conferences

The position offers the opportunity to pursue a PhD alongside your work.

You have:

• An excellent Master’s degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or related fields
• Knowledge of semiconductor physics or optoelectronics
• Strong programming skills
• Experience with AI methods is an advantage

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Please apply online until January 11, 2026 using the vacancy number 512/2025 to Ms Gätcke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Paetzold, e-mail: ulrich.paetzold@kit.edu