Researcher (f/m/d) on advanced spectroscopy and chiro(optical) techniques

Technische Universität München; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year contract

Competitive salary

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Technische Universität München invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position at TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability. The role focuses on chemistry and instrumental techniques, including advanced spectroscopy and chiro-optical methods.

The candidate will contribute to translational biomaterials for sustainable energy applications and collaborate across courses and research projects.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in natural sciences or engineering with focus on optics/spectroscopy.
• Strong motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
• Hands-on experience with advanced spectroscopic techniques and chiro(optical) methods.
• Experience with thin-film optoelectronics and vacuum/ glove-box environments.
• Ability to convey knowledge clearly and work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Engage in advanced spectroscopic research and chiro-optical methods.
• Develop and operate thin-film optoelectronics equipment and methodologies.
• Supervise PhD theses and assist in coordinating research activities.

Skills

Motivation and commitment

Physics/ optics/ spectroscopy

Thin film optoelectronics

Practical experience

Teamwork and communication

Organizational and coordination

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

SEM

TEM

AFM

SAXS/WAXS

GISAX/GIWAX

SANS

Job description

TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability

Organisation/Company Technische Universität München Department TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability Research Field Chemistry - Instrumental techniques Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40,1 Offer Starting Date 9 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We offer a deep immersion in bio-based energy technologies; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. Situated on the Bavarian Forest gate, Straubing as the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. The successful applicant will hold a 2-year contract with the possibility to expand it. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry - Instrumental techniques Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your Qualifications:

• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
• University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on physics/optics/spectroscopy/chirooptics as well as thin film optoelectronics.
• Practical experience in the aforementioned fields.
• Practical experience with DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, TEM, AFM, SAXS/WAXS, GISAX/GIWAX and/or SANS will be positively evaluated.
• Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
• Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities.

Specific Requirements

• Research on advanced spectroscopic and chiro(optical) techniques and methodologies: time-resolved emission and absorption spectroscopy, non-linear spectroscopy, chiro(optical), techniques, ECD, CPL, magnetic dependent spectroscopy.
• Participation on courses in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and implementation of Bachelor's and Master's theses (English).
• Development and operation of scientific equipment and methodologies focused on thin-film optoelectronics (vacuum technology, glove-box operation, thin-film characterization) and advanced spectroscopic and optical techniques and methodologies.
• Assistance in the supervision of PhDs (English).
• Assistance on the organizational and administrative tasks (e.g. laboratory planning).
• Collaboration in research projects and involvement in the application for third-party funding.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry - Instrumental techniquesChemistry Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

We offer a deep immersion in bio-based energy technologies; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. Situated on the Bavarian Forest gate, Straubing as the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment.

Eligibility criteria

The successful applicant will hold a 2-year contract with the possibility to expand it. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Additional comments

The position will be open until the candidate is selected. Publication date: 20.02.2026