Researcher (f/m/d) on advanced spectroscopy and chiro(optical) techniques

excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. The successful applicant will hold a 2-year contract with the possibility to expand it. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.. Where to apply E-mail: biofunmat@cs.tum.de Requirements Research Field: Chemistry » Instrumental techniques Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Your Qualifications: High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence. University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on physics/optics/spectroscopy/chirooptics as well as thin film optoelectronics. Practical experience in the aforementioned fields. Practical experience with DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, TEM, AFM, SAXS/WAXS, GISAX/GIWAX and/or SANS will be positively evaluated. Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form. Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility. Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities. Specific Requirements Your tasks Research on advanced spectroscopic and chiro(optical) techniques and methodologies: time-resolved emission and absorption spectroscopy, non-linear spectroscopy, chiro(optical), techniques, ECD, CPL, magnetic dependent spectroscopy. Participation on courses in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and implementation of Bachelor's and Master's theses (English). Development and operation of scientific equipment and methodologies focused on thin-film optoelectronics (vacuum technology, glove-box operation, thin-film characterization) and advanced spectroscopic and optical techniques and methodologies. Assistance in the supervision of PhDs (English). Assistance on the organizational and administrative tasks (e.g. laboratory planning). Collaboration in research projects and involvement in the application for third-party funding. Languages: English Level: Excellent Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Additional Information Benefits We offer a deep immersion in bio-based energy technologies; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. Situated on the Bavarian Forest gate, Straubing as the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. Eligibility criteria The successful applicant will hold a 2-year contract with the possibility to expand it. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications. Selection process We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application, including your letter of motivation (1 page), CV (with complete contact information for two references), complete list of publications, participation in projects, and awards/recognitions in English in a single PDF file, via email to biofunmat@cs.tum.de . Please indicate only “PD_opto” in the subject line. If we don´t get back to you within 4 weeks after the application, we decided otherwise. Additional comments The position will be open until the candidate is selected. Publication date: 20.02.2026