Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant Protein Colloids within the IGF project PROMULSION

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Close to Munich research campus

TVöD pay grade 13

Thorough benefits package

International advisory support

Zusammenfassung

The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) in Garching near Munich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the PROMULSION project on plant protein blends for improved emulsification. You will work in the Sustainable food colloids group under Dr.

Heiden-Hecht and collaborate with Fraunhofer IVV and the food industry. Tasks include running experiments with HPLC, interfacial rheology, drop tensiometry, and scattering methods, preparing manuscripts, presenting at conferences,

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree preferably with a subsequent PhD in Physical-Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Material-Science or similar field
• Background in proteins, HPLC, and/or scattering techniques
• Excellent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or higher); German knowledge is a plus

Aufgaben

• Work on the PROMULSION project and plant protein colloids.
• Perform lab work with HPLC, interfacial rheology, drop tensiometry, X-ray and Neutron scattering.
• Prepare, execute and evaluate experiments; draft manuscripts and presentations.
• Aim to apply for third-party projects.

Kenntnisse

Protein background

HPLC

Scattering techniques

Independent work

Ausbildung

Master's degree with PhD in Physical-Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Material-Science or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Your Job

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join the "Sustainable food colloids group" 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), 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, 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. 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

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 and on specific support options for women: 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