Postdoctoral research position in the fields of macromolecular chemistry & battery research (m/f/d)

We, the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, are one of 85 institutes and research centers of the Max Planck Society (MPG) for the advancement of science. Our focus is on basic medical research. We currently employ around 270 people in science and administration, mainly at our location in Heidelberg. Another location for our institute is currently being established in Heilbronn. We are also part of the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim, an association of the region's leading life science research institutions.

The Department of Cellular Biophysics (Prof. Dr. Joachim P. Spatz) is looking for a chemist with knowledge and skills in Macromolecular Chemistry/Polymer Science or Colloid Chemistry for research in the field of advanced battery cells.

YOUR TASKS

• Development of polymer formulations for the marriage of active materials with metallic current collectors
• Manufacturing and testing of battery electrodes and battery cells
• Directing a team of technicians and PhD students and collaboration within a highly motivated team in an international environment
• Collaboration with industrial partners for process development
• Supporting the management of research and data infrastructure

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Research experience in macromolecular synthesis, and soft matter physics
• preferably experimental experience with liquid and solid electrolytes
• curiosity to enter new areas and leave beaten paths combined with creativity
• excellent organizational and communication skills, high flexibility and team spirit
• independent, goal-oriented, analytical way of working
• very good written and oral communication skills in German and English

OUR OFFER

• an employment contract for an initial period of three years with the perspective to advance your scientific profile
• an entry in a cutting edge research field combined with personal responsibility
• flexible time management for a family-friendly working day
• a salary in line with the collective wage agreement as well as all social benefits according to the regulations of the collective wage agreement of the public service (TVöD-Bund)

YOUR APPLICATION

We look forward to receiving your application, including letter of motivation, CV and transcripts via the portal in electronic format no later than 17th May 2026.

Please note, applications received via email cannot be considered, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The MPG strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. As the MPG has set itself the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities, applications from people with severe disabilities are expressly welcome. In addition, the MPG wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

CONTACT

For further information, please contact Dr. Pascal Jeschenko (pascal.jeschenko@mr.mpg.de).

For general questions, please contact Ms. Julia Gauglitz (julia.gauglitz@mr.mpg.de) from human resources.

Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Jahnstraße 29
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
www.mr.mpg.de/en