Academic Staff Member PhD Position at the Faculty of Science / Institute of Chemistry / Group for Applied Photochemistry and 3D Bioelectronics

Academic Staff Member PhD Position at the Faculty of Science / Institute of Chemistry / Group for Applied Photochemistry and 3D Bioelectronics

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The University of Potsdam was founded in 1991 and has firmly established itself within the scientific landscape and developed into an outstanding economic factor and growth engine for the region. The University of Potsdam excels in acquiring third -party funds, has received multiple teaching awards, has a very service -oriented administration, and has been honored several times for its family -friendly culture. About 2 0,000 students and 3,000 employees study and work at three campuses – Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee and Golm – at one of Germany’s most scenic institutions of higher education.

The Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry, Group for Applied Photochemistry and 3D Bioelectronics at the University of Potsdam invites applications for the following position limited to three years , which will be filled as soon as possible , latest by September 01, 2026

Academic Staff Member PhD Position ID no . 326/2026

The successful candidate will work 26 hours per week ( 65 %). The position is classified within remuneration group 13 of the collective wage agreement among the German states (TV -L). The fixed term of employment is in accordance with Section 2 subsection 1 of the German Act on Limited Scientific Contracts ( Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz or WissZeitVG).

Your Field of Work : Biomedical engineering, especially bioelectronics, has an increasing impact on society as it holds the key to solving global health challenges ahead of us. Utilising light is a central motif in our work, reaching from its application as a tool to process materials or as an instrument to modulate biological systems. We explore new approaches for fabricating complex device archite ctures to monitor biological processes, using lithographic 3D printing techniques, among other things . Join these interdisciplinary project funded by the BMBF Nanomatfutur program to achieve groundbreaking yet application -relevant innovation through the collaboration with polymer sci- entists as well as physicists, engineers, and biologists.

The Scope of Your Responsibilities :

• Using the tools of organic photochemistry , polymer and material science, the PhD students will develop novel photoresin formulation s to use as 3D -printing
• Characterizing the derived formulations/materials by a variety of analytical techniques to evaluate photocuring, mechanical properties , electric conductivity and biocompatibility

Further scientific qualification (doctorate thesis) is possible. At least one -third of working hours is available for in -depth scientific work.

Your Qualifications : • Completed academic studies at an institute of higher education , Master’s degree (or equiv- alent) in chemistry, material science or related disciplines

• Experience in organic and polymer ic materials chemistry regarding analytical methods
• A background or experience in 3D -printing, particularly stereolithography , and formulati ng photoresins is desirable
• A background or experience in organic (semi)conductors is desirable
• Team and communication skills to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Very good written and spoken English skills

We are also looking for the foll owing competencies :

• Experience s in biomaterials, biochemistry or microbiology are of advantage but not neces- sary
• German language skills are of advantage but not necessary

What We Offer : As a university, we combine the developmental strength of a teaching and research institution with the attractive working conditions of the public sector. The University of Potsdam is a reliable employer that supports its employees with a variety of offers and benefits :

• Develop yourself and your professional as well as interdisciplinary competencies in various continuing education and networking opportunities offered by the University of Potsdam .
• All locations have good transport connections . They can receive a monthly subsidy for the public tran sport job ticket and use campus bicycles.
• Benefit from a company pension plan, a special annual payment and asset -building services .
• Take advantage of the diverse offers from occupational health management as well as university sports .
• To improve work -life balance, the University of Potsdam offers its employees flexible working hours and proportional home office hours . You have 30 vacation days per year and are also exempt from work on December 24 and 31.

You can find more information about working at the University of Potsdam at https://www.uni -potsdam.de/de/arbeiten -an-der-up/arbeitgeberin/uebersicht

For more information about this position, please contact Mr. Johannes Gurke by email: johan- nes.gurke@uni -potsdam.de , by telephone at +49 331 / 977 213828 or visit our website: https://www.uni -potsdam.de/en/appl -photo -chem/index

Your Application : Please send us your application by the deadline of July 1, 2026 and provide the ID no . 326/2026 , preferably by email to johannes.gurke@uni -potsdam.de or through the postal sys- tem to the Universit y of Potsdam , Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry , House 25, Karl- Liebknecht -Str. 24 -25, 14476 Potsdam , Germany

The University of Potsdam values the diversity of its community and pursues the goals of equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. Applicat ions from abroad and from persons with an immigrant background are expressly encouraged. The university strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employment groups; in areas where women are underrepresented, women are given preference in case of equal sui tability (Section 7 paragraph 4 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act). People with disabilities are given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications. In aptitude tests and selection interviews, individual disadvantage compensations that are appropriate to their disability are granted . If a person with a disability

would like to make use of individual disadvantage compensation, please state this in the application letter.

If you would like for us to return your application documents, please enclose a self -addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage .

Potsdam, 04.06.2026