Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d), Scientific Staff Member (f/m/d) Full-time NEW

Job Title

You will join the collaborative research center (CRC) 1527 High performance compact magnetic resonance (HyPERiON), which aims to change the future of magnetic resonance (MR) by exploring the limits of extremely compact, highly sensitive, high throughput, and highly agile MR systems.

For this position you will explore and develop the chemistries needed to functionalize solid phase materials used in separation processes. You will have the following tasks:

• Stationary phase chemical modification: identify a class of stationary phases capable of coupling chemistries targeting small molecules compatible with NMR signal enhancement strategies.
• Characterization of the coupling yield, distribution, and resulting impact on separation performance.
• Characterization of resulting NMR signal enhancement when using the modified stationary phases.
• Explore the potential for measurement parallelization taking advantage of the compact system.
• Publishing research findings in high-impact scientific journals and presenting results at international conferences.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A completed university degree (Master's level) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the fields of (Micro-)fluidics, NMR spectroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging and/or NMR hyperpolarisation techniques is an advantage.

We offer:

• Job location: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)
• Salary: Salary category EG 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.
• Contract duration: 3 years

Contact person in line-management Dr. Neil MacKinnon

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact Bärbel Gätcke Personalservice (PSE)

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-07-19 Job posting number: 269/2026