Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials
Organisation/Company Heidelberg University Department Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher for a one-year position within the EU-funded POLINA project, focusing on the development of advanced light-based 3D printing technologies for novel poly(amino acid) materials ( www.polina-project.eu ). The project will be carried out in the Institute for Molecular Systems Engineering and Advanced Materials at Heidelberg University. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of multidisciplinary teams in the Blasco group as well as with members of the European project consortium.
A scientific staff position (f/m/d) with a remuneration of 100% E13 is offered. Funding for the position is secured for one year from January 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and fabricate high-resolution 3D microstructures based on novel poly(amino acid) materials.
- Investigate printing parameters, material properties and structure–process–property relationships.
- Characterise fabricated structures using microscopy and relevant analytical techniques.
- Collaboration with intersdisciplinary European research partners in the field of biomedicine.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, material science or a related discipline, with experience in chemical synthesis, 3D printing, microfabrication, and photopolymerisation. Experience with material characterization is desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry or a related discipline, with experience in chemical synthesis, 3D printing, microfabrication, and photopolymerisation. Experience with material characterization is desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.
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3D printing of polyamino acid-based materials for biomedical applications Arbeitgeber: Heidelberg University
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