Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant Protein Colloids within the IGF project PROMULSION Full-time

Postdoctoral Researcher – Plant Protein Colloids within the IGF Project Promulsion

The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) explores the structure and dynamics of soft and biological matter using state-of-the-art neutron scattering and complementary techniques. At the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich we, the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science – Neutron Methods (JCNS-4), operate a suite of advanced, high performance neutron scattering instruments. Further details on our projects can be found on the JCNS website.

Your Job

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join the “Sustainable Food Colloids Group” under supervision of Dr. Heiden-Hecht within the project: “PROMULSION – Plant Protein Blends to Improve Emulsification Properties”. This project is a collaboration with Frauenhofer Institute IVV and Food Industry. Your tasks in detail:

• Work in the before-mentioned project “PROMULSION”
• Work at the cutting-edge of research onto plant proteins for sustainable food, using laboratory methods such as HPLC, interfacial rheology, drop tensiometry as well as characterization techniques like X-ray and Neutron scattering
• Prepare, execute and evaluate experiments in the above-mentioned techniques
• Draft, improve and prompt manuscripts and presentations at international conferences
• Ideally applying for third party projects

Your Profile

• A Master's degree preferably with a subsequent PhD degree in Physical-Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Material-Science or a similar field
• A background in proteins, HPLC, and/or scattering techniques
• Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated
• Ability to work independently and as a player in a team

Our Benefits for You

• Attractive Work Environment: An exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated close to the city of Munich
• Excellent Research Opportunity: Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure at MLZ and at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
• Professional Development: Promoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs.
• Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
• Flexibility: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• Fair Remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
• Additional Benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. 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
• Fixed-term: The position is project-bound and you will be employed for a fixed term of 2 years
• 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.

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.

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