Postdoc Position in bioinspired protein materials

Online since 2026-09-28

Postdoc Position in bioinspired protein materials

Deadline

31.10.2026

Start of work

01.11.2026

Working time model

Full time

About Us Colloids and interfaces consist of very small or thin structures with linear dimensions between nanometers and micrometers. On the one hand, the possible structures represent a „world of hidden dimensions“. On the other hand, the dynamics and structures of these small entities determine the behavior of much larger systems such as organisms.

The Department of Sustainable and Bioinspired Materials (Director Prof. Dr. Silvia Vignolini) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPICI) in Potsdam Science Park, Germany announces the position of a Postdoc (m/f/d) Your Tasks And Qualifications We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc with a background in biochemistry, material science and recombinant protein synthesis for the project “Praying mantis-inspired room-temperature 3D printing of sustainable protein materials” (

https://www.susmax.org/2026/02/12/praying-mantis-inspired-room-temperature-3d-printing-of-sustainable-protein-materials/

). This project is in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart. The candidate should have a profile showing the following qualities:

• Doctoral degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, material science, chemistry or a related field
• Experience with recombinant protein synthesis
• Experience in characterization of biological materials
• Ability for both independent and team work
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
• Interest in interdisciplinary research bridging biological materials, chemistry and engineering
• Interest in contributing to the development of growing, collaborative research group

What we offer

• an interesting and varied job in an international working environment
• remuneration according to TVöD-Bund up to pay group E13
• conditions and social benefits of the public sector
• flexible working hours
• compatibility of family and career (e.g. company Kindergarten)
• subsidy for the job ticket
• canteen, with an offer of meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes
• outdoor sports facilities on campus

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.

The position is available starting from 01.11.2026 for a period of 24 months.

Please submit your application by online-application-management-tool, with attached PDF versions of your CV including a publication list, and a short motivation letter containing your skills and experiences related to the project.

• For further questions regarding the project or position please contact

[email protected]**

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