Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant Protein Colloids within the IGF p... m/w/d

# Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant Protein Colloids within the IGF project PROMULSION The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) explores the structure and dynamics of soft and biological matter using state-of-the-art neutron scattering and complementary techniques. At the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich we, the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science – Neutron Methods (JCNS-4), operate a suite of advanced, high performance neutron scattering instruments. Further details on our projects can be found on the [JCNS website](https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/jcns). ## Your Job We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join the „[Sustainable food colloids group](https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/research/research-fields/young-scientists/young-excellent-scientist-program/sustainable-food-colloids)" under supervision of Dr. Heiden-Hecht within the project: “PROMULSION – Plant protein blends to improve emulsification properties”. This project is a collaboration with Frauenhofer Institute IVV and Food Industry. Your tasks in detail: - Work in the before-mentioned project „PROMULSION“ - Work at the cutting-edge of research onto plant proteins for sustainable food, using laboratory methods such as HPLC, interfacial rheology, drop tensiometry as well as characterization techniques like X-ray and Neutron scattering - Prepare, execute and evaluate experiments in the above-mentioned techniques - Draft, improve and prompt manuscripts and presentations at international conferences - Ideally applying for third party projects ## Your Profile - A Master's degree preferably with a subsequent PhD degree in Physical-Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Material-Science or a similar field - A background in proteins, HPLC, and/or scattering techniques - Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the [CEFR](https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements)), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated - Ability to work independently and as a player in a team ## Our Benefits for You - **Attractive Work Environment:** An exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich - **Excellent Research Opportunity:** Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure at MLZ and at Forschungszentrum Jülich. - **Professional Development:** Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs. - **Vacation:** You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's - **Flexibility:** Flexible working time models, [including options close to full-time](https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs - **Fair remuneration:** Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the[BMI website](https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download - **Additional benefits:** Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits - **Fixed-term:** The position is project-bound and you will be employed for a fixed term of 2 years - **Support for international employees:** Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: [https://go.fzj.de/benefits](https://go.fzj.de/benefits) We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: [https://go.fzj.de/equality](https://go.fzj.de/equality) and on specific support options for women: [https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey](https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey) **Place of Employment:**Garching (München) **Start Date:** To the next possible date **Working Hours:** 39 Hours / Week **Salary:** Pay Grade 13 TVöD-Bund **Application Deadline:** The position will be published until it is successfully filled **Index number:** 2026T-0753 [Application Process](https://go.fzj.de/ApplicationInformation) [FAQ](https://go.fzj.de/FAQ_eng) [Contact form](mailto:karriere@fz-juelich.de?subject=Query%20about%202026T-0753%20Postdoctoral%20Researcher%20%E2%80%93%20Plant%20Protein%20Colloids%20within%20the%20IGF%20project%20PROMULSION) [Career portal](https://go.fzj.de/Careers) [Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH](https://www.fz-juelich.de/en) [Legal Notice](https://cs-media.b-ite.com/forschungszentrum-juelich/impressum-recruiting-en.pdf)