Research Associate/Doctoral candidate (f/m/d) in Supercritical Fluids and Functional Porous Bio[...]

The Professorship of Biothermodynamics at the TUM School of Life Sciences seeks a Research Associate to develop sustainable, functional, bio‑based porous materials using green supercritical fluid technologies. The position (TV‑L E13) offers the opportunity to pursue a PhD, access to state‑of‑the‑art research infrastructure, and close collaboration with industrial partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional porous bio‑based materials via supercritical fluid processing and investigate their structure–property relationships.
• Perform research activities within the project in close cooperation with industrial partners.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DoE), document, and analyze experimental results.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare technical and scientific reports, and present research results.
• Support the teaching activities of the professorship, including the supervision of BSc and MSc theses.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in separation processes and material processing.
• Hands‑on experience in laboratory work.
• Understanding of phase equilibria phenomena in high‑pressure fluid systems, particularly in supercritical CO₂, is an advantage.
• Experience in material characterization methods (e.g., BET, SEM, DSC) and analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC) is an advantage.
• Analytical thinking, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an advantage.

Benefits

• Working at TUM, one of the most renowned universities worldwide.
• Access to a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory infrastructure.
• Close collaboration with industrial partners.
• Working in a multidisciplinary and international team.
• Possibility to participate in international scientific conferences.
• A Research Associate position (TV‑L E13) with the possibility to pursue a PhD.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.