5 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces- Department
Sustainable and Bioinspired Materials- Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Engineering » Chemical engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
15 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
39- Offer Starting Date
1 Apr 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Department of Sustainable and Bioinspired Materials (Director Prof. Dr. Silvia Vignolini) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany, invites applications from outstanding young scientists a
PhD student on Plant Seed-based Adhesives (m/f/d)
We are looking for a highly motivated student in the field of bio-adhesives and biological materials. The candidate should have a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, with an outstanding profile, a strong background, and interests in
- Bioadhesion
- Polysaccharide chemistry
- Cellulose, Hemi-cellulose and Pectin
- Understanding molecular-surface interactions
- Extraction techniques from biomass
- Compositional, structural and mechanical characterization
THE PROJECT: Many plant seeds form mucilage around the seeds upon hydration which due to their interesting properties have a high potential for developing eco-friendly, sustainable and cost-effective materials for various industrial applications. In plants, seed mucilage prolongs hydration to help germination, protect against predators and microorganisms and attach seeds to the ground or animals for seed dispersal. Its adhesive properties make the seed mucilage an intriguing candidate for sustainable glue development. This project aims to understand the composition, structure and mechanical properties of certain seed mucilages. The first objective is to establish extraction protocols for the different plant seed mucilages and characterize their chemical composition and adhesive properties. Furthermore, we plan to analyze the physiochemical interactions between the various polysaccharides and different surface chemistries.
The position is available as soon as possible.
Please send us your application in English until 15.03.2024.
The candidate CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the best candidates will be invited for an online interview. After the online interview the interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision.
The accepted candidate will join the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Sustainable and Bioinspired Materials Department led by Prof. Dr. Silvia Vignolini and will be supervised by Dr. Tobias Priemel.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
For further information about the Institute see www.mpikg.mpg.de/ .
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Biochemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Potsdam
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.mpikg.mpg.de/career
Contact
- City
Potsdam- Website
http://www.mpikg.mpg.de- Street
Wissenschaftspark Potsdam-Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1- Postal Code
14476 Potsdam
STATUS: EXPIRED
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