Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d), in Stimulus-Responsive Hybrid Materials

Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light-Life-Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena's character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research seeks to fill the position of a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d),

in Stimulus-Responsive Hybrid Materials

commencing on or before 1 May 2021.

Funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation within its Breakthrough Program, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena has established a coordinated research centre on stimulus-responsive hybrid materials. Understanding the mechanism of stimulus response in inorganic and hybrid material systems (functional bioactive glasses, organic/inorganic hybrids, mesoporous materials) through experimental data is of key importance in this project. As our new postdoctoral researcher, you will develop inorganic/organic hybrid biomaterials, e.g. for wound healing applications, showing single or multiple stimulus (e.g. pH, light, temperature) response. This project offers an excellent collaborative environment of materials scientists, solid-state physicists, chemists and experts in computational materials simulation.

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research within the context of stimuli-responsive hybrids biomaterials
• Planning, preparation, implementation, analysis and research data management of the project
• Supervise and support researchers at M.Sc. or B.Sc. level
• Publication and dissemination of research results

Your profile

• An excellent Ph.D. degree in chemistry, materials science or related subjects
• Relevant experience in the areas of hybrid materials synthesis, sol-gel chemistry or glasses
• Experience in NMR or Raman spectroscopy are highly desirable
• We expect excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken)

We offer:

• Opportunities to participate in diverse experimental and theoretical research projects with a strongly interdisciplinary nature
• Access to state-of-the-art analytical equipment and infrastructure, contacts to international collaboration partners
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale 13 - depending on the candidate's personal qualifications-, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement

The position is limited until 31 January 2025. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then submit your detailed written application, preferably by email (one PDF file), stating the vacancy ID 049/2021 by 7 March 2021 to:

Prof. Dr. Delia Brauer
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research
Fraunhoferstr. 6
07743 Jena, Germany

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