Summary: The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research (IPF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Sustainable Polymer Structures Department within the Division of Macromolecular Chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion of synthetic activities in the sustainability of polymers.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher (No: 161-2025)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Synthetic polymer chemistry and synthesis of novel building blocks and polymer architectures under sustainability aspects, addressing any or a combination of the following fields: Sustainable performance polymers of technical relevance (step-growth and/or chain-growth polymerization), e.g. from renewable resources, (bio)degradable or easily recyclable materials. Polymeric materials with non-covalent and/or dynamic bondings, e.g. addressing recycling-on-demand, self-healing, self-repairing properties. Polymeric materials in circular economy covering e.g. sustainable polymer synthesis and polymer modification methods, sustainable fillers and additives, life-cycle-analysis |
| Location | Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research (IPF), Dresden, Germany |
| Eligibility | PhD in polymer chemistry or similar. Experience in the field of sustainable polymer chemistry. A publication record in the field and successful acquisition of funding are preferred. Fluent in spoken and written English. |
| Job Description | Research in sustainable polymer chemistry. Synthesis of novel building blocks and polymer architectures. The candidate should briefly outline the research experience and should present a proposal of a research topic (up to 3 pages) he/she would like to pursue in the field of sustainable polymer chemistry. |
| How to Apply | Postdoctoral researchers with very good scientific track record in one of these research fields are invited to present proposals for research projects to be implemented into IPF activities. It is expected that the proposed topic will allow to successfully acquiring own public research funding from national and European funding agencies to build up an independent research group. |
| Contact Person | Prof. B. Voit (0351/4658 591) |
| Date of Entry | 01.04.2026 |
| Time limit | 2 years |
| Additional Information | The salary and social benefits (including a company pension scheme, job ticket, flexible family-friendly working hours and job-related further training) are based on qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector in the federal states (EG 13 TV-L). The advertised position can also be filled on a part-time basis. |
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
