Postdoc / project engineer (m/f/div) for the Department of Cellular Biophysics

At the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, one of the 86 institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, physicists, chemists, and biologists create knowledge of long-term relevance to life and basic medical sciences. In addition, the institute is part of the Heidelberg Mannheim Health + Life Science Alliance – an association of the leading life science research institutions in the region.

Postdoc / project engineer (m/f/div)
100% (Code number 16/2022)

The Max Planck Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Postdoc / project engineer for the Department of Cellular Biophysics. Description
Recently, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research have developed a novel coating method that mimics nanometer-scaled moth eye structure for anti-reflection applications. To date, conventional mass-production of such structures was complex and expensive. In contrast, our nano.AR method has the potential to be more easily extended to produce larger, commercially more interesting volumes. Our workgroup thus investigates the possibilities to extend the application of the nano. AR technology into various optical and technological fields. In this context, we are seeking a Postdoc / project engineer for a temporary project. Your role
Responsibilities will include:

• Develop new process for different optical materials (CaF₂, Sapphire, BK glass)
• Cooperate with industry partners (laser, imaging camera, display)
• Prepare patent application files
• Experiment design
• Experimental data acquisition

Your profile

• A bachelor / master / PhD degree in physics / chemistry / material science
• Good experimental skills in optical lab
• Interest in developing new technology for applications
• Good knowledge of antireflection / imaging / display technology
• Good scientific background and the ability to understand researchers’ goals
• Team player attitude
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

Our offer
The position will be located in the Stuttgart site of our institute as part of the Department of Cellular Biophysics.
Salaries and contract will be based on qualifications and previous professional experience according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD Bund) guidelines. The position is limited to one and a half year. 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. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. 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. A daycare center for children is located near the institute. For further information, please contact Dr. Zhaolu Diao (zhaolu.diao@mr.mpg.de)
For general questions, please contact Mrs. Julia Gauglitz (julia.gauglitz@mr.mpg.de) or Ms. Sabrina Giacalone (sabrina.giacalone@mr.mpg.de) from human resources. Your application
To apply, please prepare a cover letter and your CV in English and send both documents with your degree certificates as one PDF file with the code numer 16/2022 to jobs@mr.mpg.de. The application deadline is January 15, 2023. Max Planck Institute for Medical Research C/O Human Resources
POB 10 38 20
69028 Heidelberg, Germany
Website: www.mr.mpg.en
E-Mail: jobs@vw.mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de