Postdoc (f/m/d) for the development and characterization of biopolymer composites for energy applications

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Technische Universität München

Department

TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / ERC

Reference Number

815856

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you passionate about innovation? Do you love to develop applied science with environmental impact? Do you use multidisciplinary thinking to solve professional questions? Are you able to appreciate the beauty of nature’s answers to its many challenges? Would you like to innovate in an international and highly collaborative environment? Then the Chair of Biogenic Functional Materials (BFM) at the Technical University Munich (TUM) is the perfect place for your future. BFM offers state-of-the-art infrastructure comprising three interdisciplinary and inter-connected laboratories focused on the synthesis and engineering of biogenic and sustainable photo- electro-active materials, mechanical/ spectroscopic/ electrochemical characterizations, and the engineering of lighting and photovoltaic devices with researchers from around the world. We are located at the young TUM Campus Straubing, aiming to become the European leader in developing sustainable technologies and their economic implementation. Learn from Biology, think like a Chemist, and handle like an Engineer…are you ready?

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The successful applicant must have the following:

• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence

• Successful Ph.D. in Material science/Chemistry/Biotechnology or similar validated with a strong publication record and recognitions

• Experience in the preparation and spectroscopic/mechanical/microscopic/thermal characterization of biopolymer and polysaccharide composite materials is required

• Experience with GPC, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, TEM, and AFM is necessary

• Experience in SAX/WAX GISAX/GIWAX and/or SANS will be positively evaluated

• Experience with solid-state spectroscopy and/ solid-state lighting and photovoltaics will be positively evaluated

• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment

• Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided)

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a deep immersion in bio-based energy technologies; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. Situated on the Bavarian forest gate, Straubing, the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. The successful applicant will hold a 2-year contract with the possibility to expand it. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Selection process

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application including your letter of motivation (1 page), CV (including complete contact information for two references), complete list of publications, participation in projects, and awards/recognitions in English in a single PDF file, via email to [email protected] . Please indicate only “PD_1” in the subject line.

Website for additional job details

https://bfm.cs.tum.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2023/08/TUMCS_BFM_PD_1.pdf

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Technical University Munich

Country

Germany

City

Straubing

Postal Code

94315

Street

Schulstr. 22

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Straubing

Website

https://www.cs.tum.de

Street

Schulgasse 22

Postal Code

94135

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+49 9421 187480

STATUS: EXPIRED