PhD Position - DNA-based Liquid Crystal Elastomers - Towards an a...

Some of your specific tasks are in detail:

• Contribution to the optimization of material synthesis protocols
• Performing microscopy, scattering and rheology exepriments
• Analysis of experimental data
• Preparing scientific publications
• Participation in conferences in Germany and abroad to presenting your research results
• Exchange with internal and external as well as national and international project partners

## Your Profile

• You hold a Masters degree in ideally physics, physical chemistry, biophysics or a related field with a specialization in soft matter science
• You have some experience in data analysis using standard software like Origin and in scientific programming
• Experimental experience with light scattering, microscopy and rheology is not mandatory but would be very helpful
• You speak and write proficiently in English, are communicative and enjoy working in an international team.
• You have good organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• You have a high degree commitment and a very reliable and conscientious style of working
• In the best case you are available not later than December 2026

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your induction.

## Our Benefits for You

• **Team & Environment:** You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• **Research & Infrastructure:** You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work
• **Networking & Exchange:** You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network
• **Supervision & Support:** We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor and from the surrounding team
• **Annual Leave:** You get 30 days of annual leave
• **Knowledge & Development:** Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates [(JuDocS)](https://go.fzj.de/JuDocs)
• **Health & well-being:** Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
• **Fair remuneration:** Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (66%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the [BMI website](https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed) (pay scale table on page 74 of the PDF download)
• **Fixed-term:** The position is for a fixed term of 3 years but with the prospect of a limited extension period where needed to complete your PhD
• **Support for international employees:** Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: [https://go.fzj.de/benefits](https://go.fzj.de/benefits)

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: [https://go.fzj.de/equality](https://go.fzj.de/equality) and on specific support options for women: [https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey](https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey)

• *Place of Employment:** Jülich
• *Start Date:**To the next possible date
• *Salary:** Pay group 13 (66%) TVöD-Bund
• *Application Deadline:** The position will be published until it is successfully filled
• *Index number:** 2026D-0757

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Veröffentlicht am 28. Okt. 2026

Veröffentlicht am 27. Okt. 2026