Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) - Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (Postdoc) at the Institute[...]

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) – Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (Postdoc)

Institute of Process Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH).

Join the Cluster of Excellence “BlueMat: Water-Driven Materials” and contribute to one of Europe’s most exciting research initiatives focused on sustainable, water‑driven materials.

Position: full‑time, fixed‑term until 31 January 2029. Salary group 13 TV‑L. Immediate start.

Responsibilities

Develop magnetic resonance methods to study transport and diffusion phenomena in water‑driven materials using a large‑bore vertical MRI system and other NMR spectrometers.

• Coordinate and perform scientific research projects in magnetic resonance in porous media, flow MRI, and diffusion MRI.
• Design and build radiofrequency MRI coils.
• Supervise Ph draag and master students’ projects with the possibility to become a group leader.
• Publish papers and present your work at scientific conferences.遵行。

Essential Qualifications

• Completed or almost completed PhD degree in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, process engineering or a related field.

Required Knowledge and Personalningu Skills

• Experience with magnetic resonance.
• Very good English (at least B2/C1 level according to CEFR); German is not mandatory.
• Curiosity and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Desired Knowledge and Personal Skills

• Expertise with flow MR, diffusion MRI, MR thermometry, or MR in porous media.
• Background in MRI/NMR hardware, pulse programming and image reconstruction.
• Familiarity with supervising students and research projects.
• Motivation, creativity, and team skills.
• Strong publication record.

What We Offer

• A thriving, internationally well‑connected research group.
• Access to BlueMat Academy: training workshops, German language support, mentoring, and career development.
• Participation in international conferences, research stays (e.g., at ETH Zurich and Columbia University), and collaborative networks.
• Flexible working conditions, 30 vacation days, family‑friendly policies.
• Access to on‑campus fitness facilities and health promotion programs.

Contact – Prof. Dr. Alexander Penn, Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, degree certificates) via the online application system quoting vacancy ID 0526WBMV10, by 2 February gracefully 2026.

Inclusive excellence drives better science. We actively seek female & international researchers from all walks of life, valuing non‑linear careers and diverse perspectives across cultures, disciplines, and identities. We explicitly welcome applications from persons with severe disabilitiesոչ and those with equivalent status as defined in Section 2 of the German Social Code, Book IX (SGB IX).

The Hamburg University of Technology stands for equal opportunities and appreciative, respectful cooperation.