This postdoctoral position at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Faculty of Physics, offers an exciting opportunity to work within the Center for NanoScience on the ERC Synergy project DNA4RENOMS (DNA for Reconfigurable Nano-Opto-Mechanical Systems). The research focuses on the design and characterization of bistable DNA origami nanostructures, which are capable of controllable mechanical switching combined with optical actuation and readout. The successful candidate will engineer nanoscale beams and integrate actuators to explore how DNA-based tiles can buckle between defined mechanical states, with transitions detected via plasmonic and optical coupling.

The project aims to establish reconfigurable nano- and opto-mechanical devices with ultra-sensitive, fast, and low-energy optical control. This interdisciplinary work bridges physics, materials science, biology, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, and is ideal for candidates interested in cutting-edge nanotechnology and device engineering.

The position is based in Munich, Germany, and is funded through the prestigious ERC Synergy scheme. The contract offers a competitive salary at 100% TV-L E 13 (German civil service scale) for a duration of at least two years, with the possibility of extension. The research group is led by Professor Tim Liedl, a recognized expert in DNA nanotechnology and nano-optomechanical systems.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in physics, (bio)chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering, and possess excellent English language skills. Experience in nanoscale device design, DNA origami, or related fields is highly desirable. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and offers a stimulating environment for advanced research and professional development.

To apply, candidates should submit their application via the LMU Center for NanoScience career portal and may contact [email protected] for further information. The application deadline is January 30, 2026, and the anticipated start date is June 3, 2026. For more details, visit the official position page and the Liedl Group academic profile.