Biogenic Engineering Materials - Postdoctoral Research Scientist (d/f/m)

Become part of TUBAF’s professorship of Biogenic Engineering Materials in the Materials Science and Technology Department at Bergakademie Freiberg. It is a 100% position according to TV-L E13. Startdate: ASAP

This is a postdoctoral position in responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources.

The position will focus on the discovery of new molecular photoswitches to functionalize biopolymers and fungal mycelia with responsive properties. Responsive biomaterials change their properties such as stiffness through external stimulation such as light or pH changes.

The stegbauerlab, led by Dr. Linus Stegbauer, is pursuing several projects to improve the production of biocomposite materials, living materials and photoresponsive materials, all of which are based on biogenic resources The stegbauerlab will be located at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg and University of Stuttgart. We are an interdisciplinary, diverse and international team at the stegbauerlab and would be delighted to welcome a newemployee as a fresh member. In addition to your scientific work, there are many opportunities to participate in retreats, training and teaching.

These are your tasks:

- Establishment of the "Responsive Materials" group in the "Biogenic Engineering Materials" department

- Acquisition of third-party funding

- Supervision and implementation of research projects

- Scientific focus: Organic synthesis of highly functional molecules and their characterization (NMR, MS, IR, UVVIS); processing, modification and characterization of chitobased biopolymers and biomass; 

- production and characterization of responsive biopolymers

- Participation in teaching (in German and English); doctorate or habilitation

- Supervision of students and doctoral candidates

What you can expect from us:

- Working at a family-friendly university with flexible working hours

- Remuneration in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states, depending on personal requirements

- Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital-forming benefits (VL), company pension scheme (VBL), health management, further training opportunities, discounted ticket for local public transport "Job-Ticket";

Induction training by long-term employees (m/f/d)

We expect you to have

- university diploma or master's degree or completed doctorate in chemistry (preferred) or

related disciplines

- good written and spoken German and English skills

- Ability to: work independently in organic synthesis and scientific publishing

- enjoyment of scientific work and ability to work in a team; openness for interdisciplinary work

- Desired, but not necessary: Experience in teaching; experience in leading small teams

Start date: Negotiable, but ideally starting April 2024

Application:

Please send your application consisting of: (1) a 2-page letter of motivation and a brief outline of career goals, research experience and research ideas you can imagine contributing to the team; (2) a detailed CV/resume with publication list; (3) the contact details of two references, (4) your PhD thesis and (5) certificate as a single pdf file to [email protected] 

Application deadline: February, 29.02.2024

Questions?

Please contact Linus Stegbauer or visit our websites for more information about our research group and the nature of our work: www.stegbauerlab.de

Professorship for Biogenic Engineering Materials

Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg

Prof. Dr Linus Stegbauer

Gustav-Zeuner Str. 3, 09599 Freiberg

Tel. +49 3731393161

[email protected]