Energy Materials Researcher — Bio-Based Optoelectronics

Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment @TUM (CEC@TUM); Price (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment @TUM (CEC@TUM) invites a postdoctoral researcher to work on biomaterials for sustainable energy applications. The role includes designing and applying advanced spectroscopic methods, supervising PhD students, and developing novel thin-film optoelectronics techniques. Strong collaboration across projects and English-language theses expected. Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate lab leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with advanced spectroscopic methods desired.
• Ability to supervise and collaborate in interdisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on advanced spectroscopic techniques for thin-film optoelectronics.
• Assist in supervising PhD studies and collaborate on projects.
• Develop and operate scientific equipment and methodologies for energy-related biomaterials.
• Contribute to grant applications and project management.

Skills

Spectroscopy techniques

Chiro-optical spectroscopy

Time-resolved spectroscopy

Vacuum technology

Thin-film characterization

Glove-box operation

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

ECD

CPL

Job description

Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment @TUM (CEC@TUM) invites a postdoctoral researcher to work on biomaterials for sustainable energy applications. The role includes designing and applying advanced spectroscopic methods, supervising PhD students, and developing novel thin-film optoelectronics techniques. Strong collaboration across projects and English-language theses expected. Applicants should hold a PhD and demonstrate lab leadership.