(재)막스플랑크 한국/포스텍 연구소 공고 제2025-0217호

2025년 한-독일 글로벌 인재양성 플랫폼 참가자 모집 공고

(재)막스플랑크 한국/포스텍 연구소에서는 우리나라의 우수한 과학 인재들이 글로벌 선진 연구 참여를 통해 차세대 과학기술 리더로 성장할 수 있도록 「2025년도 한-독일 글로벌 인재양성 플랫폼」참가자를 다음과 같이 모집합니다. 과학기술에 대한 열정과 도전정신을 겸비한 과학도들의 많은 관심과 참여 바랍니다.

2025년 2월

(재)막스플랑크 한국/포스텍연구소  소 장  박재훈

1. 사업개요

ㅇ 사업명 : 한-독일 글로벌 인재양성 플랫폼

ㅇ 대  상 : 대한민국 국적의 국내 이·공계 학부생

ㅇ 파견기간 : 2025년 9월~2026년 2월(예정)

ㅇ 파견기관 : 독일 막스플랑크 연구소, 프라운호퍼 연구소, 헬름홀츠 연구소 등

ㅇ 내  용 : 독일 연구기관에 6개월간 파견하여 연구 활동 참여 등

ㅇ 지  원 : 왕복 항공료, 월 체재비, 비자·보험·준비금 등

ㅇ 주  최 : 과학기술정보통신부, 한국연구재단

ㅇ 주  관 : (재)막스플랑크 한국/포스텍 연구소

2. 주요일정

연번	내용	2025년											2026년
		2월	3월	4월	5월	6월	7월	8월	9월	10월	11월	12월	1월	2월	3월
1	참가자 모집
2	서류-면접-최종심사
3	오리엔테이션
4	출국준비
5	출국
6	프로그램 운영
7	월별보고서 제출
8	간담회
9	독일 현지 워크숍
10	Alumni(한국)

※ 출국 일정은 비자발급 및 현지 연구소 사정에 따라 변동될 수 있음

3. 파견기관

연번	연구소명(영문)	비고
1	Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
2	Max Planck Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences
3	Max Planck Computing and Data Facility
4	Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology	3그룹
5	Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion	2그룹
6	Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology	2그룹
7	Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials	2그룹
8	Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
9	Max Planck Institute of Animal behavior
10	Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
11	Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens
12	Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
13	Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems
14	Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT
15	Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM
16	Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
17	Center for Advanced Systems Understanding at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden- Rossendorf
18	Helmholtz Center for Infection Research	4그룹
19	Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland	2그룹
20	Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research
21	German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (RM)
22	Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
23	Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
24	Forschungszentrum Juelich (Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine)	2그룹
25	Max Rubner-Institut
26	European XFEL (X-ray Free Electron Laser)

※ 선발인원은 독일 현지 연구소 면접 및 최종심사 결과에 따라 결정될 예정임

※ 각 연구소별 상세내용은 [붙임1] 또는 홈페이지(https://jf.mpk.or.kr/) 및 인턴 카페(https://cafe.naver.com/mpk410) 참조

4. 선발내용

□ 지원자격

ㅇ 대  상 : 대한민국 국적의 국내 이·공계 학부생
(지원서 접수 마감일 기준 학적 상태 : 재학, 휴학, 졸업예정자 가능)

ㅇ 학점 및 외국어

구분	내용
학점	전체학기 평점 B학점 이상(3.0/4.5 기준)
외국어	모집마감일(3.31) 기준 아래 공인외국어시험 중 유효한 성적 1개 충족 TOEIC 775점, TOEFL iBT 83점, IELTS 6.0점, TEPS 385점, TOEIC Speaking 130 이상, OPIC IM2, TEPS-Speaking 55, G-Telp(LevelⅡ) 77점 이상 ※ 독일어로 의사소통 가능자 우대

※ 독일 비자취득 또는 해외여행 결격사유가 없는 자

※ 남자의 경우, 군필자 또는 면제자, 2025년 5월말 전역예정자

- 군 미필자의 경우, 1년 이내 해외장기체류가 가능한 자 지원 가능

- 군 복무 중인 자의 경우, 면접심사 참여 및‘25년 5월말까지 전역 가능자에 한함

□ 모집 및 선발

ㅇ 모집기간 : ~2025.3.31(월), 11:00까지 제출 완료분에 한함

ㅇ 선발인원 : 00명

ㅇ 선발전형

- 1차 서류심사 : 지원자격, 증빙서류 검증 등(4월 초~중순 예정)

- 2차 면접심사 : 독일 연구소 담당자 온라인(ZOOM) 면접(5월 초~중순 예정)

- 3차 최종심사 : 심사 결과 종합 및 최종 검증(5월 말 예정)

ㅇ 지원방법

- 지원신청서 작성(3지망까지 지원가능) 및 제출서류 업로드(https://jf.mpk.or.kr/)

※ 지원자 본인 구글 계정으로 접속

- 제출서류 전체를 1개의 PDF 파일로 병합하여 제출 (최대 10MB)

- 파일명 : [(영문)이름(1지망 파견기관번호)] (예시: Gildong, HONG(04-B))

ㅇ 제출서류

- (영문) 이력서 및 자기소개서(각 지원기관별) 1부 (지정양식)

- (영문) 재학(또는 휴학) 증명서, (영문) 성적증명서 각 1부

- (영문) 공인영어성적증명서(유효한 성적) 1부

- (국문) 전역예정증명서(해당자에 한함)

※ 서류순서: (영문)이력서 - (영문)자기소개서(1지망-2지망-3지망) - (영문)재학(휴학 등)증명서 -
(영문)성적증명서 - (영문)공인영어성적증명서 - (국문)전역예정증명서(해당자한함)

5. 기타사항

□ 지원내용

ㅇ 왕복 항공료 2,000,000원 (출국 전 50%, 귀국 후 50% 지급)

ㅇ 월 체재비 : 월1,500,000원*파견기간(최대 6개월)

ㅇ 비자 및 출국 준비금 : 500,000원*1회

ㅇ 독일 현지 보험료 : 500,000원*1회

※ 모든 지원금은 세금 공제 후 지급

□ 선발심사

ㅇ 제출된 서류는 일체 반환하지 아니함

ㅇ 제출된 서류의 내용이 허위로 판명될 경우 합격을 취소함

ㅇ 신청 서류상의 기재착오 또는 누락, 최종합격자의 관련 증명서 미첨부, 연락 불능 등으로 인한 불이익은 막스플랑크 한국/포스텍연구소에서 책임지지 않음

ㅇ 독일 비자 취득이 불가하거나 해외여행 결격사유가 있을 경우 합격을 취소함

ㅇ 독일 파견기관은 자격요건 또는 최종심사를 충족하는 지원자가 없는 경우 선발하지 않을 수 있음

□ 문의

ㅇ 이메일 : mpk-intern@mpk.or.kr

ㅇ 인턴 카페 :  ‘한-독일 글로벌 인재양성 프로그램’ Q&A 문의

(https://cafe.naver.com/mpk410)

□ 첨부

ㅇ [붙임1] 각 연구소별 상세내용

ㅇ [붙임2] 이력서, 자기소개서 양식

붙임1		파견기관별 모집내용

01. Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Molecular Spectroscopy

◼ Research Field: Chemistry, Physics, Bio chemistry

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Chemistry, Physics

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Research project in line with interns' skills

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Individual, tbd according to interns' skills

◼ Website: https://www.mpip-mainz.mpg.de/de/bonn

02. Max Planck Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences

◼ Research Department (Group/Team):

- Department of Molecular Neurobiology, Neurophysiology Group

◼ Research Field

- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience and Neurophysiology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Development and function of nerve cell synapses, synaptogenesis, neurotransmitter release, synaptic plasticity, synaptopathies

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Project work: Learning primary nerve cell culture and culture of human iPSC-derived neurons, immunolabeling and microscopic imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- General wet lab instrumentation, patch-clamp electrophysiology set-ups, confocal and super-resolution microscopy

◼ Website : https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/de/rhee https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/de/brose

03. Max Planck Computing and Data Facility

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): HPC Applications

◼ Research Field

- Computer science, High-performance computing, Computational physics

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Computer science, high-performance computing (HPC)

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Various projects and activities related to HPC, depending on the applicant's qualification and preferences

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Access to MPCDF computers and scientific software, as required

◼ Website: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de/services/application-support

04. Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology

【04-A. Dept. of Systems and Synthetic Microbiology】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Small proteins in bacterial signaling network (RG Yuna)

◼ Research Field: Biology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Molecular biology/Microbiology

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Cloning, protein variant construction and characterization

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Pipette, PCR thermocycle, incubator, FPLC, electrophoresis apparatus

◼ Website: https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/systems-and-synthetic- microbiology/jingyuan

【04-B. Dept. of Biochemistry and Synthetic Metabolism】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Synthetic Cofactors and orthogonal Metabolism

◼ Research Feild: Synthetic biology, Biochemistry

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- For this project, we are looking for a highly motivated student with a background in natural sciences (preferably related to biology or biochemistry). Previous laboratory experience is a bonus, but not required.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- The project will focus on generating short biochemical (enzymatic) cascades for the production of valuable chemicals. Mainly, the enzymes required for efficient catalysis will be developed. Here, you will purify enzymatic candidates, compare their activities, and develop high-throughput screens and screen mutant libraries to find improved variants.
Towards the end of the project, the variants generated will be characterized biochemically via kinetic assays based on UV-Vis, fluorescence or HPLC-MS analytical methods.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- You will gain experience with advanced biochemical assays and learn to operate Photometers, Plate Readers and/or mass spectrometers.
Software for the evaluation of data (bespoke softaware of instrument manufacturers or plotting software like GraphPad Prism) as well as for cloning (Geneious Prime) will be available to you.

◼ Website: https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/1484346/Maren-Nattermann

【04-C. Dept. of Systems and Synthetic Microbiology】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Biophysics of environment sensing by motile microorganisms

◼ Research Feild: Microbiology, Biophysics

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Physics or Microbiology

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- In the lab, bacteria are typically studied as homogeneous populations growing in well-mixed batch cultures. In contrast, natural bacterial populations present a wide diversity of phenotypes that interact with each other and live in highly structured environments, both physically and chemically (e.g. the soil). There, they are exposed to and they shape gradients of various environmental conditions, notably of nutrients, which they can navigate thanks to flagellated motility, coupled to the chemotaxis sensory pathway, to migrate towards more favorable conditions. Active motility also leads to physical interactions, both short range collisions and long range hydrodynamic interactions (via the fluid they displace). In most microbial communities, a fraction of the species is motile, the other not. Our lab studies how the physical and biochemical interactions that emerge from motility and chemotaxis affect and control the spatiotemporal organization of such mixed bacterial populations.

Several projects are available to the student, depending on their preferences. One project focusses on studying the interplay between chemotaxis in gradients and long-range hydrodynamic interactions in the organization of B. subtilis bacterial communities. A second project involves developing microfluidics chips to mimic the soil microenvironment. A third would focus on studying the inner workings of the chemotaxis pathway, in particular how the pathway noise, which is believed to generate behavioral variability in clonal populations, depends on the size of chemoreceptor arrays.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Equipment: Microscopy (phase contrast, dark field, epifluorescence, FRET, confocal, depending on project), Microfluidics. Software: ImageJ, Matlab and/or python

◼ Website: https://www.mpi-marburg.mpg.de/colin

05. Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion

【05-A. Dept. Inorganic spectroscopy】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Inorganic spectroscopy

◼ Research Field: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Spectroscopy, Electrochemistry

◼ Required Research Field of Study

∘Project 1: Spectroscopic and biochemical studies of the mechanism of Nitrogenase enzymes

- Nitrogen (N2) reduction into ammonia (NH ), a bioavailable form, is a critical step in the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle and has an essential agronomic and economic impact. Even with a high conversion eﬃciency, the Haber-Bosch process (HBP) remains energy intensive, consuming up to 2% of the world’s annual energy production. Biological Nitrogen ﬁxation (BNF), in contrast to HBP, occurs at ambient temperature and pressure. The catalyst for BNF is the enzyme nitrogenase(N2ase) which falls into three subclasses by the composition of their cofactors: Mo, V, and Fe N2ases. All three are two-component protein systems, with a [4Fe-4S] cluster containing iron protein (FeP) acting as an ATP-dependent reductase and a catalytic protein called MFe (M=Mo/V/Fe).
A key property of N2ases is their ability to reduce the number of alternaƟve substrates other than N2 and H+, such as acetylene, CO2, and CO. In this internship, we aim to study the diﬀerences in reactivities of the diﬀerent N2ases towards diﬀerent substrates and the role of their respective reductase proteins. We hope understanding these reduction mechanisms will serve as a foundation not only for creating better, more eﬃcient catalysts for the respective processes but also for improving the rate and stability of these enzymes. The intern will gain skills in biochemical, analytical, and spectroscopic techniques. This internship might pave the way to future doctoral training.

- References: Chem. Rev., 2020, 120, 12, 5005-5081.

- Prerequisites: Students majoring in Chemical Science, especially in Inorganic Chemistry. Preliminary knowledge of spectroscopy (like EPR) and interest in metalloenzyme chemistry is desirable.

∘Project 2: Time-resolved absorption spectroscopy

- Transient spectroscopy allows tracking of the lifetime of excited species as they are pumped with optical light and probed with X-rays.
Until recently, optical pump/X-ray probe spectroscopy was the preserve of large-scale facilities, but advances in stand-alone pulsed X-ray sources have brought it down to the laboratory scale, where it can be combined with dispersive X-ray absorption spectroscopy for element sensitive studies of molecular complexes. The energy range of our setup allows us to address the K-edges of light elements and the L-edges of 3d transition metals. The instrument will be complemented by an optical transient absorption system, which will provide molecular-level information and allow dedicated preparation of the X-ray probe- based experiments. Applicants will have the opportunity to perform experiments on bioinorganic and photochemical systems selected to benchmark and validate the developed experimental methodology. The trainee will gain skills in transient spectroscopy on solid and liquid samples with the perspective of participating in experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities. The intern will receive the scientiﬁc training necessary to develop state-of-the-art instrumentation for more routine use in high-quality experiments and gain skills in (X-ray) spectroscopy techniques.
This internship might pave the way to future doctoral training.

- References
: Anal. Chem. 2020, 92, 23, 15611–15615, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.0c03845
: Optica 2024, 11, 6, 744-752, https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.517698

- Prerequisites: Students majoring in Physical or Chemical Science, experience with laser-based systems, and knowledge about the fundamentals of XAFS would be an asset.

∘Project 3: Quantum chemical investigation of spin-forbidden reactivity in C-H activating copper enzymes

- Activation and functionalization of C-H bonds is a key challenge to use renewable chemical feedstocks. Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) employ a monocopper active site to break down recalcitrant polysaccharide chains.[1] The elusive reactive intermediate according to computational mechanistic studies has unpaired electrons despite being possible to form from close-shell species such as Cu(I) and hydrogen peroxide.[2] The change in spin multiplicity along the reaction pathway is kinetically unfavorable[3] but seems intriguingly relevant for the reactivity of LPMO and other biochemical/biomimetic systems where the two-state reactivity concept is key. The probability of singlet-triplet crossings bears strong implications on the reactive species formation and decay rates, impacting decisively the deﬁnition of strategies to experimentally detect it and the proposition of kinetic models.
The intern will gain skills on computational reactivity and electronic structure with strong insights from and to experiments. By working in association not only with Prof. Serena DeBeer but also with Prof. Frank Neese, the intern will pave the way to doctoral training with multiple possibilities of associating cuƫng-edge experiments and high-level theory.

- References: [1] A. Munzone et al., Nat. Rev. Chem. 8, 2, 2024, 106-19. [2] M. M. Hagemann, E. D. Hedegård. Chem. Eur. J., 2022, e202202379. [3] J. N. Harvey, WIREs Comput. Mol. Sci. 4, 1, 2014, 1-14.

- Prerequisites: Students majoring in Chemical Science, focusing on Inorganic or Physical Chemistry. Previous experience with quantum chemical software packages such as ORCA, Gaussian or Turbomole, for example, is an asset.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Research duties

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Will be provided by the institute

◼ Website: www.cec.mpg.de

【05-B. Dept. Electrosynthesis】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Electrosynthesis

◼ Research Field: Chemistry - Electrosynthesis

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Organic Chemistry

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Synthesis of Organic Molecules using both traditional and electrochemical techniques

- Analysis of Reaction mixtures

- Planning and execution of screening campaigns

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Galvanostats, Classical Synthesis Equipment, Spectroscopy and Chromatography devices

◼ Website:

- https://www.cec.mpg.de/de/forschung/elektrosynthese/prof-dr-siegfried-waldvogel

※ 5-A의 경우, 지원하고자 하는 연구주제(Project) 기재 필수

06. Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology

【06-A. Dept. Gutjahr】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Root Biology and Symbiosis

◼ Research Field: Plant Biology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Molecular Biology (best, if Plant Biology)

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- PLant growth, plant symbiosis phenotyping, different molecular biology and/or cell biology methods related to arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Various equipment related to plant growth and molecular biology, microscopes

◼ Website: https://www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/2168/en

【06-B. Dept. Gutjahr】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Receptor structures at the plant-microbe interface (Förderer)

◼ Research Field: Plant science, Structural biology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology or Plant Science

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Protein Purification, SDS Page, Chromatography, Affinity Purification, (Cryo)-EM sample preparation, molecular cloning, protein expression in Nicotiana benthamiana, plant protoplasts, E.coli and Sf21 insect cells

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Transmission electron microscope (TEM), FPLC/Äkta, Freeze-Plunger, CryoSPARC, Alphafold

◼ Website: https://www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/2761268/foerderer

07. Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials

【07-A. Dept. of Structure and Nano-/Micromechanics of Materials】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Atomistic Modelling of Material Interfaces

◼ Research Field: Materials Science

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

-  A common defect in virtually all engineering materials is the grain boundary (GB), which strongly affects many material properties. This topic is concerned with the atomistic computer simulation of GBs: How does the structure of the defect at the atomic level affect properties at the macroscopic level? The intern will independently use state-of-the-art computational tools (see below) to investigate GBs in fcc metals (Cu, Al, ...), explore their structures, and find how these structures affect, e.g., mechanical properties or heat transport. Here, computer simulations can model and elucidate nanoscale mechanisms that are inaccessible to experimental work and thereby complement it. The intern will be supervised by an expert in the field and the exact duties will be matched with their prior experience/interests. Interactions with colleagues at the institute using other methodologies are possible.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

-  We use multiple simulation tools: molecular dynamics (MD), molecular statics, and Monte Carlo simulations using the open source software LAMMPS; density-functional theory (DFT) calculations with VASP; in-house scripting using Python. Interns do not require prior knowledge of these methods, although it could be advantageous. Experience with Linux, programming, and/or prior usage of compute clusters/supercomputers is helpful. Training in the methods will be provided.

◼ Website: https://www.mpie.de/4431355/atomistic_modelling

【07-B. Dept. of Structure and Nano-/Micromechanics of Materials】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Mechanics at Chemical Interfaces

◼ Research Field: Materials Science

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

-  Hydrogen has emerged as a major green energy source, facilitating the transition towards a sustainable economy and reducing the dependence on traditional carbon intensive processes. A successful hydrogen-based economy requires the development of efficient hydrogen storage materials. This project focuses on investigating the hydrogen storage behavior of the intermetallic materials and its influence on mechanical properties.
The intern will perform microscopic characterization to understand grain structure and morphology of a technologically important intermetallic material, conduct hydrogen charging, followed by small scale mechanical testing using state-of-the-art experimental facilities available at the institute. This will contribute to mechanistic understanding governing hydrogen-interaction and storage behavior of intermetallic materials. The intern will be additionally supervised by experts in this research field and interact with other scientists at the institute.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

-  We use standard sample preparation techniques and scanning electron microscopy to observe the grain structure of the materials; small scale mechanical testing using nanoindentation will be used to obtain standard mechanical properties such as hardness and modulus; basic electro-chemical charging techniques for hydrogen charging will be used to conduct experiments related hydrogen-interaction in materials. The intern does not require any prior experience with these experimental techniques, and support will be provided to train the student during the internship.

◼ Website: https://www.mpie.de/sn
https://www.mpie.de/mcg

08. Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Nano-Systems from Ions, Spins and Electrons (Dept. NISE)

◼ Research Field: Physics

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Preferably, internships are offered on the following research topics, where cooperation with Korean colleagues on site would be possible: Race Track Memory, 2D Materials, Spin-Orbit Torque, Nano-device fabrication.

- In principle, however, all other research topics of the department are also considered for inclusion in an internship,
see: https://www.mpi-halle.mpg.de/nise/research

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- optical or ebeam lithography; sputtering; MBE; PLD

◼ Website: https://www.mpi-halle.mpg.de/

09. Max Planck Institute of Animal behavior

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Behavioral Evolution

◼ Research Field: Animal Behavior

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- evolutionary biology, computational ethology, computer animation, video game design

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Develop a pipeline to convert real-world tracking data to 3D animated virtual avatar, generate 3D renders of underwater animals

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Unity, Python

◼ Website: www.ab.mpg.de

10. Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Pharmacology/Metabolic signaling in obesity and diabetes

◼ Research Field: Pharmacology, Physiology and Metabolism

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Biomedical sciences, Genetics, Biochemistry, molecular biology, Cell biology or medicine

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Lab work including S1 cell culture work (working with cells and tissue samples);
operation of lab devices incl. software/programs, secretion/analysis of
protein samples, quantification of images, genome editing, Western blotting,
qPCR, handling of experimental animals (mice), immunohistochemistry tasks, FACS analysis, multiomics analysis, Lipidomics analysis etc.,

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- ImageJ, Python (basic), CantoII(FACS), Melody(Cell sorter) etc.

◼ Website : www.mpi-hlr.de

11. Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- To be determined: Charpentier Lab, Turgay lab, Proteomics platform, or Bioinformatics platform based on interest and strengths of the applicant, and the availability and commitment of potential mentors

◼ Research Field: Microbiology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, infection biology, pathogens, bioinformatics, and/or proteomics

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- To be determined, this could involve conducting and documenting experiments, collecting data, researching and reading literature, presenting data (orally and by poster), writing reports and a final manuscript.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- As needed, possibly: PCR machines, Centrifuges, Incubators, Mass Spectrometer, ÄKTA Chromatography System-Protein Purifier, Pipetting Robot, Cold Storage, Fluorescence Microscope, Autoclave, Basic personal computing skills including office software for reports and documentation.

◼ Website: https://www.mpusp.mpg.de

12. Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Quantum Information for Quantum Materials

◼ Research Field: Physics - Quantum sensing
(Nitrogen-vacancy center scanning magnetometry)

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Physics

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Physics

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

-  Optics, RF control, AFM, Python

◼ Website: https://qi-qm.com/

13. Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Material diagnostics of hydrogen technologies

◼ Research Field: Material science, hydrogen and renewable energies

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Green hydrogen systems, comparison of techno-economics tools for GH2, electrolyser components, degradation/µ-structure analysis of electrolyser components

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Experimental microstructure devices, experimental investigation and µ-Structure data analysis, SEM/Raman/Laser work station, material diagnostics investigation tools

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Experimental microstructure devices, origin, python, excel for data evaluation, SEM/Raman/Laser work station, material diagnostics investigation tools

◼ Website: https://www.imws.fraunhofer.de/en.html

14. Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Applied Electrochemistry (Electrolysis and Electrosynthesis)

◼ Research Field: Electrochemistry and modeling

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, or comparable

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

∘ Topic 1 “System Modeling of Alkaline Water Electrolysis including BoP Components”

- Target: In system modeling, the focus is on developing digital twins incorporating physical or empirical stack models and important balance-of-plant (BoP) components like heat exchanger, water purification or gas-liquid-separator. This approach emphasizes the correct simulation of the overall system behavior investigating degradation mechanisms and understanding the effects of natural convection, which are essential for enhancing the longevity and reliability of alkaline electrolysis systems.

- Tasks:

1. Familiarization and immersion with the mathematical modeling approach, fundamentals of the electrolysis technology and the used software (Modelica).

2. Further development of the model and execution of simulation studies, optimization trials and parameter studies.

3. Supporting literature research and contributing to analysis, validation, interpretation and post-processing of the results.

or

∘ Topic 2 “Single- and Multi-Channel Cell Modeling of PEM Electrolysis”

- Target: Cell modeling offers a detailed representation of the physical and electrochemical processes taking place within the various layers of an electrolysis cell. The modeling approaches emphasize both single- and multi-channel setups, utilizing dry and wet cathode operations. Key areas of focus include exploring different methods for describing the layers (such as GDE and CCM), examining various physical approaches (single-phase and multi-phase), investigating phenomena like degradation and crossover, and conducting sensitivity analyses.

- Tasks:

1. Familiarization and immersion with the mathematical modeling approach, fundamentals of the electrolysis technology and the used software (COMSOL Multiphysics).

2. Further development of the model and execution of simulation studies, optimization trials and parameter studies.

3. Supporting literature research and contributing to analysis, validation, interpretation and post-processing of the results

or

∘ Topic 3 “Development of a Microscale Model for Electrocatalysis using OpenFOAM”

- Target: The primary objective of this research is to adapt and transfer an existing microscale model for flow batteries in OpenFOAM to the field of electrocatalysis. The aim is to create a basic framework for further modelling tasks and there will be the opportunity to contribute own ideas.

- Tasks:

1. Familiarization and immersion with the mathematical modeling approach, fundamentals of electrocatalysis and the existing OpenFOAM solver.

2. Solver development for modeling electrocatalysis and setup of a basic simulation case.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- OpenFOAM or COMSOL Multiphysics or Modelica

◼ Website: https://www.ict.fraunhofer.de/en.html

※ 14의 경우, 지원하고자 하는 연구주제(Topic) 기재 필수

15. Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Precision Microfluidics

◼ Research Field: Biotechnology, Physics

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Biotechnology, mechanical engineering, physics, life science

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

1. Literature research in the field of microfluidics / Organ-On-Chip

2. Familiarization with manufacturing techniques and material selection for microfluidic chips

3. Collaboration in chip design and simulation with relevant software

4. Collaboration in chip validation in the existing microsystem with corresponding cells of the respective organ (e.g. 2D or 3D cell culture)

5. Electrical measurements

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Equipment: spincoater, plasma cleaner, incubator, vacuum oven

- Software (e.g. CAD, Creo)

◼ Website: https://www.imm.fraunhofer.de/

16. Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Integrated Production machinery

◼ Research Field: Mechanical engineering, Production technology, Computer sciences

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Mechanical engineering, Production technology, Energy technology, or Computer sciences

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Modeling and execution of FEM simulations in the field of sheet metal forming

- Development of cleaning and testing technologies for metallic bipolar plates

- Conducting literature research, preparation of presentations and documentation of work results

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Microsoft (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, etc.)

- FEM simulation software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, etc.)

- Programming (Python, Fortran, Matlab, etc.)

◼ Website: https://www.ipt.fraunhofer.de/

17. Center for Advanced Systems Understanding at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden- Rossendorf

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Centre for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS)

◼ Research Field:

- Theoretical Chemistry; Earth System Science; Systems Biology

- Digital Health; Computational Radiation Physics; Theory of complex systems

- Dynamics of Complex Living Systems; Machine Learning for Infection and Disease

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- computer science, physics; chemistry; biological or earth sciences or related fields

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Selection process:
1. review of the application documents
2. interview with the student with small tasks assigned;

- Duties during the assignment:
1. perform and participate in the research activities/ projects in the
particular research field

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- HPC; required software and programming skills specific for the selected research area

◼ Website: https://www.casus.science/

18. Helmholtz Center for Infection Research

【18-A. Immune Signaling】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Immune Signaling

◼ Research Field: Biology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Host-pathogen interactions

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Labwork

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Work in a biochemical lab

◼ Website:
- https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/research/research-groups/details/immune-signaling/

【18-B. Innovative Organoid Research】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Innovative Organoid Research

◼ Research Field: Biology - Organoid Research

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- The study focuses on organoid research, involving various organoids such as colon, liver, kidney, blood vessels, and heart. It specifically examines infection studies and host-pathogen interactions, including the introduction of pathogen effector proteins into the respective target structures.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- The primary duties involve several key steps starting from the reconstitution of lyophilized DNA and preparing Glycerol stocks, to the transduction of target cells using lentiviruses. This includes plasmid extraction from E. coli, lentivirus production in packaging cells, and the subsequent virus harvesting and purification. Once the lentivirus is prepared, it is used for the transduction of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Following transduction, these iPSCs are cultivated into organoids. The duties also encompass performing detailed readouts to analyze cellular responses, utilizing techniques such as flow cytometry and immunofluorescence to assess the effects of introduced effector proteins on the organoids.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

∘ The research will utilize advanced equipment and software to facilitate high-precision studies.

∘ Key equipment includes:

- Automated Cell Culture Robot (CellXpress ai): This robot automates various cell culture processes, enhancing reproducibility and efficiency.

- Confocal Microscopy (imageXpress HT): A high-throughput imaging system designed for detailed cellular analysis, providing high-resolution images.

- Flow Cytometry: Used for analyzing the physical and chemical characteristics of particles in a fluid as they pass through at least one laser.

- IncuCYte (Sartorius): Provides live-cell imaging that allows real-time monitoring of cell health, behavior, and function.

∘ For software, the research will employ:

- Office Programs: Standard productivity tools for data management and documentation.

- Fiji/ImageJ: An open-source platform for scientific image processing and analysis.

- Imaris: Advanced visualization and analysis software for 3D and 4D biomedical images, enabling detailed structural and quantitative analysis.

- NCarta: Specialized software for AI driven confocal imaging analysis.

- FlowJo: A comprehensive software for flow cytometric analysis, facilitating data analysis and visualization.

- Prism: Widely used for biostatistics, curve fitting, and scientific graphing to interpret complex data sets.

◼ Website:

- https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/research/research-groups/details/innovative-organoid-forschung/

【18-C. Microbial Immune Regulation】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Microbial Immune Regulation

◼ Research Field: Life science (Infection research, Microbiome)

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or related

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Microbiological research in the area of "human microbiome": Aerobic and anaerobic cultivation of bacteria, molecular biology, bioinformatic data analyses

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Microbiological equipement

◼ Website:
- https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/research/research-groups/details/microbial-immune-regulation/

【18-D. Laboratory of Transmission Immunology】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Laboratory of Transmission Immunology

◼ Research Field: Virus immunology

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Immunology

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Project 1: The objective of this project is to conduct research on antibody-virus complexes that are generated in the respiratory tract upon infection with coronaviruses. In addition, the stability and protective qualities of these complexes will be analysed in the environment, both within and outside of the host.

- Project 2: The aim of this project is to investigate the impact of environmental pollutants, such as pollen, on the anti-viral immune response to respiratory virus infection at the air-liquid interface of the upper and lower respiratory tract.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- The techniques employed in this study include quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), cell culture, virus titration, virus growth and culture, microscopy or flow cytometry, neutralisation assay, magnetic protein pull-down, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and more.

- The equipment utilised in this study includes an environmental stability chamber, IncuCyte, Vitrocell Cloud, viscosimeter, and more. Analysis will be performed on instrument specific softwares and Prism.

◼ Website:

- https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/research/research-groups/details/laboratory-of-transmission-immunology/

※ 18-D의 경우, 지원하고자 하는 연구주제(Project) 기재 필수

19. Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland

【19-A. Anti-Infectives from Microbiota】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Anti-Infectives from Microbiota

◼ Research Field: Chemistry, biology, microbiology natural product sciences

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, natural chemistry, microbiology

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Depending on the project, duties can include

∙ Cultivation of bacteria or fungi under different cultivation conditions

∙ Extraction of bioactive metabolites from bacteria or fungi using different extraction protocols

∙ Isolation of bioactive natural products from bacterial or fungal strains

∙ Chromatographic techniques for natural product separation

∙ Structural characterization of natural products (general knowledge in NMR-based structure elucidation software (preferred))

∙ Genome analysis and analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters encoding for secondary metabolism

∙ Phylogenetic analysis of microbial producers of natural products based on genomic information or PCR-based gene sequence amplification

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Depending on the project, it can include

∙ Microbiological methods (e.g. sterile bench)

∙ Utilizing advanced analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry

∙ Geneious (bioinformatics software for sequence analysis)

∙ Software for analyzing NMR, MS or HPLC data (e.g. ACDLabs, Chromelion)

◼ Website:

- https://www.helmholtz-hips.de/de/forschung/people/person/prof-dr-christine-beemelmanns/

【19-B. Chemical Biology of Carbohydrates】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Chemical Biology of Carbohydrates

◼ Research Field: Chemistry, organic & medicinal chemistry

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Chemistry or Pharmacy, major on Organic & Medicinal Chemistry

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- You will work in the fields of medicinal chemistry and structural glycoscience, gaining hands-on experience in carbohydrate synthesis. This project offers a unique opportunity to master advanced techniques in chromatography and analytics, all while contributing to cutting-edge research. Furthermore, you will use the competitive binding assay (FP assay) in your project as an exciting technique to evaluate the effectiveness of the compounds you synthesized.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Synthetic organic chemistry lab, NMR, LCMS, flash chromatography, HPLC, plate reader

◼ Website:

- https://www.helmholtz-hips.de/en/research/teams/team/chemical-biology-of-carbohydrates/

20. Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Medicinal Radiochemistry

◼ Research Field: Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- We are doing interdisciplinary research. Either Chemistry or Biology or Pharmacy are welcome. Research projects will be tailored according to the field of study.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Organic Chemistry Syntheses of a biologically active molecule (for a chemistry or pharmacy student) and potentially radiolabeling of the synthesized molecule. For a biology (or pharmacy) student duties are cell biology experiments including western blots, antibody purification, cytotoxicity assays, potentially also radiolabeling of an antibody for assay studies

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Chemistry and/ or Biology labs will be used including use of instruments such as HPLC, MS, NMR.

◼ Website: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=130

21. German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (RM)

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Analysis and Control of Advanced Robotic Systems (Legged Robot Team)

◼ Research Field: Robotics, Humanoid Robots

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Robotics -- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer science background required

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

∘ Potential topics are

1) Theme#1: Machine Vision for Humanoid Robots

2) Theme#2: User Interface Development for Humanoid Robot Controller

3) Theme#3: Neck and Head System Development for Humanoid Robots

『Theme#1: Machine Vision for Humanoid Robots』

- [Position Overview]: We are seeking a passionate intern to assist in the development of fundamental technologies for the perceptual capabilities of humanoid robots, with a focus on robot vision using machine learning (AI) methods. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art robotics technology and gain hands-on experience in vision-based intelligent locomotion and navigation. The successful candidate will Gain practical experience with state-of-the-art humanoid robots, enhance skills in machine learning, computer vision, and robotics, and contribute to pioneering research in a collaborative and dynamic setting.

- [Key Responsibilities]:

• Learn and understand the existing vision and locomotion systems of DLR's humanoid robots.

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for object recognition and segmentation, state estimation, and simultaneous mapping and localization (SLAM).

• Contribute to the creation of real-time vision-based world representations for humanoid robots.

• Test and refine vision-based algorithms to improve robot navigation and interaction capabilities.

• Collaborate with the robotics team to integrate and optimize vision systems within the overall robot control framework.

- [Qualifications]:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

• Knowledge of machine learning and AI methods, with experience in relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Familiarity with computer vision techniques and technologies.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen interest in robotics and AI.

• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

『Theme#2: User Interface Development for Humanoid Robot Controller』

- [Position Overview]: We are seeking a motivated intern to assist in the development of a comprehensive and intuitive user interface (UI) for our humanoid robot controller. The UI will be implemented on handheld computer for steering the robot with foot step planner of cutting-edge locomotion controller and for visualization of sensory date of the humanoid. This role offers gaining practical experience with advanced humanoid robots, enhancing UI development and robotics skills, and contributing to innovative robotics research in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

- [Key Responsibilities]:

• Learn and understand the existing humanoid control system, including locomotion and manipulation controls.

• Develop a user-friendly UI to command and steer the humanoid robot, implemented on an embedded handheld computer.

• Visualization of streamed sensory data from vision systems, force sensors, and other electronic components to the UI.

• Collaborate with the robotics team to ensure the UI meets user needs and enhances robot functionality.

• Test and debug the UI to ensure reliability and performance.

- [Qualifications]:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience with relevant tools and technologies (e.g., Java, HTML, CSS, Qt).

• Familiarity with embedded systems and Linux, and hands-on experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills in English and a passion for robotics and technology.

『Theme#3: Neck and Head System Development for Humanoid Robots』

- [Position Overview]: The successful internship student will contribute to the development of the neck and head systems for our humanoid robots. Additionally, the intern will support improvements to other parts of the humanoid robot, such as the foot and leg mechanisms. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the entire process from kinematics design to hardware and software integration, gaining hands-on experience in robotics engineering and design. This will enhance skills in mechanical design, fabrication, and system integration while working in a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

- [Key Responsibilities]:

• Assist in the kinematics design of the neck and head systems for humanoid robots.

• Create detailed 3D CAD models of the neck, head, foot, and leg components.

• Participate in the fabrication and testing of new parts.

• Integrate hardware and software with the current humanoid system to ensure seamless operation.

• Create robot simulation environment with the robot model representations such as URDF

• Collaborate with the robotics team to troubleshoot and optimize the neck, head, foot, and leg systems.

- [Qualifications]:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

• Understanding of kinematics and mechanical design principles.

• Hands-on experience with fabrication and prototyping.

• Programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python, Matlab

• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- access to laboratories and robotic devices

- any equipment for research purpose, on request

- Student office, desk and chair, PC and monitors

◼ Website: https://www.dlr.de/rm/en (DLR-RM)
https://www.youtube.com/user/DLRRMC (YouTube Channel)

※ 21번의 경우, 지원하고자 하는 연구주제(Theme) 기재 필수

22. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Institute for Applied Materials)

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- In situ Microscopy

◼ Research Field: Materials science

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Materials science

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Defect analysis in semiconductor devices

- regarding the topic: Defect analysis in next-generation semiconductor memory devices

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Scanning electron microcsope

◼ Website: https://www.iam.kit.edu/mmi/

23. Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS),
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Sylvanus – Increasing resilience and reducing trade-offs during forest transformations

◼ Research Field

- Highly interdisciplinary; human geography, humans and environment, policy and governance

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Background in the field of environmental or natural sciences such as Biology, Geography, Geoecology, Environmental studies and engineering, or relevant studies

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Assist in policy analysis related to the planning and management of urban green spaces

- Conduct structured literature reviews on nature-based solutions, cultural ecosystem services, and the management of urban green spaces

- Enhance the quality of qualitative data on the governance of urban green spaces

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

- Statistical data analysis software (SPSS/R) - if applicable

- Qualitative data analysis software (MAXQDA/NVivo) - if applicable

◼ Website: https://www.itas.kit.edu/english/index.php

※ Preferred internship period is from November 2025 to April 2026, with the possibility of negotiation.

24. Forschungszentrum Juelich (Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine)

【24-A. Medical Imaging Physics (INM-4)】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team):

- Sequences and Scientific Computing Team

◼ Research Field:

- Keywords: Brain function, Deep learning, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), Image processing, MRI, Medical imaging, Neuroscience

- Brief introduction: The research and development activities of our institute (INM4/FZJ) are dedicated to advancing neuroimaging and data analysis techniques, fostering innovation in clinical diagnosis, and deepening our understanding of the functional architecture of the human brain. Our facilities feature a high-performance, ultra-high-field MRI scanner (Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T), enabling the study of the brain's structural and functional mechanisms with exceptional resolution and quality.

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- The research fields relevant to the current project include medical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI (fMRI), neuroscience, digital signal processing, deep learning, and computer science.

- Students are expected to have sufficient experience in handling scientific data. Familiarity with the Linux system and commands is also recommended.

- To accomplish the scientific objectives, this project requires an understanding of the principles of MRI and fMRI, although prior familiarity is not mandatory. Before starting the project, students will attend lectures to acquire the necessary scientific background. Notwithstanding the diverse academic backgrounds of each student, prior knowledge or experience in any of the aforementioned research fields is highly desirable.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

1. Research Purpose

- FMRI has opened new possibilities for the non-invasive investigation of human brain function, and its distinct advantages over other neuroimaging modalities have driven its widespread use in numerous brain studies. Recent advances in fMRI techniques have enabled the acquisition of functional signals with submillimeter voxel resolution. This breakthrough facilitates the interpretation of neural signals at cortical depth levels, providing valuable insights into fundamental neural circuitry and hierarchical processing. However, echo-planar imaging (EPI)-based techniques, commonly employed in fMRI, are prone to significant geometric distortions, leading to inaccuracies in mapping functional signals onto anatomical references. This challenge can be addressed effectively through the distortion-matched anatomical imaging technique. This project aims to implement the distortion-matched anatomical imaging method, leveraging the TR-external EPIK technique on a 7T Siemens MRI scanner, which has demonstrated superior spatial resolution performance (Yun et al., 2022). The proposed approach is expected to achieve half-millimeter resolution with whole-brain coverage in fMRI, along with distortion-matched anatomical reference data, surpassing the capabilities of current state-of-the-art methods.

In addition, a deep learning-based image reconstruction approach will be implemented to enhance the quality of the high-resolution MRI data reconstruction, particularly under low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions. This method is expected to produce a clearer delineation of functional and anatomical images in the context of ultra-high field 7T MRI, achieving mesoscale spatial resolution and capturing finer granularity of neuronal organization. This innovative approach ultimately advances our understanding of the brain’s functional mechanisms as well as its underlying architecture.

2. Research Tasks

2.1. Prerequisite Achievement (Duration: Month 1)

- Dr. Yun will deliver introductory lectures on the fundamental principles of MRI and fMRI.

- The student will install fMRI data processing software packages, including SPM, FSL, and ANTs, and validates their functionality with sample datasets.

2.2. Data acquisition with Protocol Configuration (Duration: Months 2-3)

- The student will complete the MR safety and scanner operating course (Level 1/Level 2) required to become qualified to operate the MR scanner.

- Both fMRI and distortion-matched anatomical imaging sequences will be implemented using the TR-external EPIK method at 7T MRI, along with the optimization of imaging protocols.

- The same experimental configuration will also be applied to 3T MRI for performance comparison.

- Conference abstracts will be prepared based on the intermediate results.

2.3. Data analysis (Duration: Month 4)

-  The acquired data sets will be analyzed using a dedicated processing pipeline, including distortion correction, motion correction, and statistical tests to identify functional activation.

- The performance of the proposed method will be evaluated in terms of functional mapping accuracy, spatial resolution, and detection sensitivity.

2.4. Further Improvements (Duration: Months 5 - 6)

- A deep learning-based image reconstruction method will be developed to enhance the quality of the acquired fMRI data sets.

- The potential benefits of the advanced image reconstruction method will be thoroughly investigated.

- Based on the study's findings, a research article will be prepared for submission to a high-impact journal.

3. Expected Outcomes

3.1. The student will acquire the knowledge necessary to study the human brain using MRI (e.g., MRI, fMRI, neuroscience, etc.), thereby cultivating a strong interest in conducting further research in the relevant research field.

3.2. The student will gain hands-on experience in research activities, including acquiring human brain data using MRI scanners, processing the acquired data sets, interpreting results, and validating established hypotheses.

3.3. The student will participate in the preparation of research abstracts and journal articles that will be submitted to leading international MRI conferences and high-impact SCI journals.

3.4. The student will engage in discussions with colleagues, exchange skills, and share their ideas through presentations.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

1) Research Equipment: 3T/7T MRI Scanners with a fMRI Presentation Device.
Our research group is equipped with a high-performance, clinically approved 7T Siemens Terra scanner and a 3T Siemens Prisma scanner, which is more commonly used in the clinic. The scanners are dedicated to imaging structural and crucial physiological data (e.g., brain function, metabolism, etc.) from the human brain and will be utilized to examine human brain function in the current project.

2) fMRI Data Processing: SPM, FSL, and ANTs
Functional data acquired in this project will be processed using open-source software packages widely used in the research such as SPM, FSL, and ANTs.

3) Image Reconstruction/processing: Matlab, Python, and C/C++
To manage image reconstruction and additional processing of acquired MRI data, a software environment such as MATLAB or Python is required. Knowledge of C/C++ is also highly desirable for a deeper understanding of the MRI data acquisition and reconstruction system.

◼ Website: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/inm/inm-4

【24-B. Brain and Behaviour(INM-7)】

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Mathematical Neuroscience

◼ Research Field: Medical Sciences

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- As an interdisciplinary field, this project requires expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational neuroscience, applied mathematics, or machine learning.

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Patient classification, prediction of severity of neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson) using human whole-brain connectome data.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Equipment: High throughput computing server at INM-7 and high performance computing cluster at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre.

- Necessary: Python or MATLAB. Shell scripting in Linux or MacOS environments.

- Get advantage: C++ for numerical calculation (differential equations), MRI processing (FSL, freesurfer, ANTs, SPM, etc.) or R (statistical tests).

◼ Website: https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/inm/inm-7

25. Max Rubner-Institut

◼ Research Department (Group/Team): Microbiology and Biotechnology

◼ Research Field

- At the department we have organized our research interests in working groups which address four main research areas:
i) bacteriophage research, ii) research on foodborne pathogens and food spoilage bacteria, iii) microbial ecology including food and gut microbiota and gut biology, as well as iv) molecular analytics. The latter research working group is responsible for our high throughput sequencing using Illumina and MinION technologies and the bioinformatic analysis of genomic, transcriptomic and metagenomic data.

◼ Required Research Field of Study

- Food Microbiology, Bioinformatic, Microbial molecular biology,

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Bacterial culturing/ extraction bacterial genomic DNA (including extra chromosomal DNA), genome sequence analysis, antibiotic resistance test, Pan / core genome analysis

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- Basic Linux skill, R programming

◼ Website: https://www.mri.bund.de/de/home/

26. European XFEL (X-ray Free Electron Laser)

◼ Research Department (Group/Team)

- Sample Environment and Characterization

◼ Research Field: Chemistry, Physics, Biology

◼ Required Research Field of Study: Physics, chemistry, or biology

◼ Duties to be Performed During the Dispatch

- Sample characterization, organization of experimental data

∘ [Project]: The project focuses on testing and optimizing, and characterizing 3D-printed nozzle designs for generating liquid flat sheets, essential for X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) experiments. Liquid sample delivery* is critical for matching high pulse repetition rate, up to 4.5 MHz at European XFEL (EuXFEL), while minimizing sample consumption, ensuring stability, and meeting diverse experimental conditions. Current liquid sample delivery has challenges such as flow fluctuation, vacuum compatibility, and nozzle reproducibility. By developing next-generation liquid sheet jets, we aim to overcome these limitations and enhance experimental capabilities. The intern will contribute by characterizing and refining nozzle designs to meet the special needs of XFEL experiments.

* Sample delivery means placing sample, like liquid or crystal, into the interaction point with the x-ray beam for data collection.

∘ [Job Description]: We expect the intern to learn and perform jet characterization using our advanced test setups, including laser light for thickness characterization and a high vacuum platform to understand sheet stability under vacuum conditions for different sample systems using 3D-printed flat sheet nozzles. An important aspect of the internship is the thorough collection and organization of experimental data.
The intern will be responsible for maintaining accurate records to support ongoing research efforts. This internship provides an opportunity to collaborate with international research groups on innovative projects. Working at EuXFEL, an international research facility, will offer the intern valuable research experience and opportunities for both personal and professional growth in a diverse, multicultural environment. This experience will help prepare them for future opportunities in the global scientific community.

◼ Research Equipment or Software to be Used

- HPLC pump, high-speed camera, vacuum pump, microscopes, MS office

◼ Website: https://www.xfel.eu/

붙임2		이력서, 자기소개서

□ PERSONAL INFORMATION

Applicant’s Name: (First)               (Last)

Date of birth: dd/mm/yyyy

Relevant Skills:

EDUCATION

Name of School/Technical Institute/University etc, Location, Nationality

Dates Attended(from/to)

Degree Status and Field of Study

CAREER

작성 요령 (제출 시 삭제)

□ 모든 내용은 영문으로 작성합니다.

□ 이력서는 1장만 작성하시면 됩니다.

□ Applicant’s Name: 영문으로 작성 (예. Gildong Hong)

□ Date of birth: 일/월/연도 순으로 기재

□ Relevant Skills: 연구 관련 기술을 작성 (사용 가능한 실험장비 및 프로그래밍 등)

□ EDUCATION: 대학교(고등학교 미기재)만 기재하되, 최신순(현재기준)으로 작성합니다.

- 양식 내 기재된 ‘회색 기울임체’ 안내처럼 작성하되, 안내문구 내용은 삭제

□ CAREER

활동내용, 본인의 역할, 성과 또는 결과 등을 최신순부터 간결하게 작성합니다.

- 연구경험: 연구 분야와 관련하여 실무 경험을 쌓은 인턴십, 아르바이트 등을 기재

※ 논문, 소프트웨어, 기타 성과 등을 작성

- 수상실적 및 장학금: 연구활동과 관련하여 수상 내역 또는 장학금 수혜 등

□ PERSONAL STATEMENT

Desired Institute:

Applicant’s Acknowledgment:

I hereby declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements may result in disqualification from the application process.

Name:                  Signature:                Date: dd/mm/yyyy

작성 요령 (제출 시 삭제)

□ 모든 내용은 영문으로 작성합니다.

□ 1~3지망까지 지원 가능하며, 2~3곳을 지원하는 경우 각각의 자기소개서를 작성하시기 바랍니다.

□ Desired Institute: 지원하는 연구소명을 작성합니다. (5페이지~40페이지 참조)

□ 본 프로그램 및 연구소 지원동기 및 연구 관련 활동, 경험 등을 자유롭게 작성하시기 바랍니다. (가능한 1페이지 내 작성 권장, 맑은고딕/10pt)

※ 유의사항: 아래 연구소에 지원하는 경우 연구소명 하단에 연구주제 필수 기재

∘5-A:  Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (Dept. Inorganic spectroscopy)
(Project 1,2,3 중 작성)

∘14: Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT (Topic1,2,3 중 작성)

∘18-D: Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (Laboratory of Transmission Immunology)
(Project 1,2 중 작성)

∘21: German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (RM)
(Theme 1,2,3 중 작성)