Leibniz Institute of Surface Modification (IOM), Leipzig

The Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM) in Leipzig is seeking to fill the following position with immediate effect for a limited duration of three years:

The Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM) is researching new functional and precision surfaces for applications of high societal relevance and emerging technologies. One key focus of IOM is on fundamental physical and chemical processes using ions, electrons, plasmas and photons. We are part of the Leibniz Association, one of the four major non-university science organizations with 96 institutes in Germany.

We are looking for a competent, open-minded personality to strengthen our team starting as soon as possible. We offer you full-time (40 hours) or part-time (at least 75%) employment with a limitation of three years.

We offer you:

• An exciting role in an interdisciplinary working environment, along with the possibility of pursuing a doctorate degree at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering of Dresden University of Technology (the position is based at IOM in Leipzig)
• Compensation in accordance with TV-L EG 13
• Participation in the company pension scheme (VBL)
• Flexible working hours (40 hours/week)
• A wide range of offerings to support work-life balance
• Assistance in securing a place at a kindergarten, free parking spaces, and capital-forming benefits

Your tasks:

• Development of finite element models of plasma-based figuring of optical components
• Development of machine learning models for predicting the spatial and temporal evolution of surface topography based on plasma process parameters
• Processing and analysis of experimentally obtained surface topographies
• Communicating results through oral presentations internally, at international conferences as well as through peer-reviewed publications

Our requirements:

• Completed university degree in the field of engineering, physics, computer sciences or mathematics
• Experience in the field of plasma-based processes, finite element modelling, and machine learning
• Goal-oriented way of working as well as high ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in an interdisciplinary team
• Proficient German and English language skills

Link to the institute's website: https://www.iom-leipzig.de/en/index.html

Severely handicapped individuals and those of equivalent status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. If you require special support or accommodation for barrier-free and inclusive work, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you. The IOM attaches great importance to the professional equality of women and men and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The compatibility of career and family is specifically promoted.

Please send your application documents or questions by May 20, 2026 at bewerbung@iom-leipzig.de with the ID: 15-2026-Dok-QA in a single PDF file.

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